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R4 OTK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,230 mi
Last recorded134,230 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 134,230 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded in areas not leaking gases

front and rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust due to standing

Pass 25 May 2023 134,127 miles

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

exhaust system corroded in areas not leaking gases

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 6 May 2022 133,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 133,052 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 130,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe slightly corroded in areas

Pass 9 May 2018 129,869 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 129,576 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 129,362 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 128,794 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 128,611 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 127,770 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 125,799 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 113,292 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2008 101,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 70,638 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

max play in steering idler

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,638 miles

max play in steering idler

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 OTK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R4 OTK, 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 R4 OTK registered?

R4 OTK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R4 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 OTK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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