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R4 OAB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,765 mi
Last recorded99,765 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 OAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 99,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 99,765 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 99,634 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 99,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,514 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 99,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp washer/wiper missing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust system rusting

signs of oil leak from engine

some brake pipes rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2019 99,105 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to Flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to Flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,179 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,337 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 93,170 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn is on on the edges

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

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

exhaust system corroded in parts

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,745 miles

Centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

NS front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides to brake flexi hoses and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 12 Sep 2014 87,579 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 87,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 83,509 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 83,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,636 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,011 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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R4 OAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R4 OAB, 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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R4 OAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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