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R481 WRN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,770 mi
Last recorded158,770 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 WRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 158,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 158,768 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 158,697 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 157,672 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 155,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 153,775 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 153,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Centre (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,233 miles

Advise centre rear exhaust box poor condition

Advise nearside handbrake performance only just met, may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 151,233 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Wing indicator (1.4.A.2e)

Advise centre rear exhaust box poor condition

Advise nearside handbrake performance only just met, may require adjustment or repair

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 146,323 miles

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 138,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,943 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 109,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 105,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,596 miles

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

n/s/r tyre in poor conditio on inner edge

some screen damage

Pass 22 Mar 2007 74,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 71,399 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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R481 WRN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R481 WRN, 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 R481 WRN registered?

R481 WRN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R481 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 WRN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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