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R450 PSH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,577 mi
Last recorded86,577 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 PSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,577 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,339 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,698 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 81,249 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,326 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,379 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,332 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 52,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 52,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,714 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,118 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 42,821 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 37,001 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres tread low

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 30 May 2006 23,189 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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R450 PSH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R450 PSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R450 PSH?

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What year was R450 PSH registered?

R450 PSH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R450 PSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 PSH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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