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R53 KUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 KUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,065 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 143,274 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 143,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,090 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 128,477 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 128,477 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Dec 2019 119,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,211 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Exhaust catalytic converters deteriorated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,418 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,274 miles

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

Offside mirror slightly cracked.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,274 miles

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

Offside mirror slightly cracked.

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,536 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,692 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,594 miles

centre/rear exhaust silencers corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,636 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 86,847 miles

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

Nearside 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)

some play in n/s steering idler

Pass 3 Mar 2009 86,230 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,739 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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R53 KUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R53 KUF, 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 R53 KUF registered?

R53 KUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R53 KUF safe to buy?

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