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R500 DOD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,888 mi
Last recorded32,888 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 DOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,888 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2025 32,888 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2024 32,643 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 32,643 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,617 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 32,315 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,172 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,930 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,646 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,670 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,007 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,578 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,836 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 23,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,485 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,316 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 19,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R500 DOD 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 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 R500 DOD, 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 R500 DOD registered?

R500 DOD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R500 DOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 DOD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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