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R412 HMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,161 mi
Last recorded100,161 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 HMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 100,161 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 100,161 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 99,998 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,924 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,375 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 97,831 miles

Exhaust left hand down pipe rattling,and centre mounting loose.

Fuel pipes above rear axle rusty.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,326 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 94,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 94,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,532 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 90,359 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 86,856 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 84,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 82,538 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 77,505 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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R412 HMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R412 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R412 HMV registered?

R412 HMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R412 HMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R412 HMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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