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R460 UKH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,920 mi
Last recorded116,920 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 UKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,920 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 112,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,482 miles

small oil leak rear diff

Fail 23 Sep 2020 112,475 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

small oil leak rear diff

Pass 27 Sep 2019 112,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 93,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,114 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,906 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,642 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 73,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 68,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2006 68,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 62,483 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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R460 UKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R460 UKH, 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 R460 UKH registered?

R460 UKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R460 UKH safe to buy?

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