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R468 UKH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,559 mi
Last recorded65,559 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 UKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 65,559 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,010 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,771 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,692 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crankshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 57,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 57,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 55,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 54,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,085 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,085 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,873 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,231 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 36,458 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R468 UKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R468 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R468 UKH registered?

R468 UKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R468 UKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 UKH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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