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R46 UGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,462 mi
Last recorded99,462 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 98,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 96,997 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded/covered in waxoyl. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,996 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded/covered in waxoyl. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,021 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 94,706 miles

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel pipe buy filter perished

rear suspension components very corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 86,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 83,203 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 80,625 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

offside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 19 May 2014 74,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

driver's door mirror glass is starting to silver

inner face of nearside rear brake disc is showing signs of corrosion

main silencer skin is corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 71,481 miles

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

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

inner face of n/s/r brake disc is showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r service brake recorded lower effort than o/s/r

o/s door mirror glass is starting to silver

Pass 22 May 2012 70,888 miles

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

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

exhaust main silencer skin is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen has a few small stone chips in both zone'A' and swept area

Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,122 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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R46 UGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R46 UGC, 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 R46 UGC registered?

R46 UGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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