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R558 PKH

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

76,895 mi
Last recorded76,895 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 PKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 76,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,560 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 76,560 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,056 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,670 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 74,288 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 71,130 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 55,552 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,576 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 13 May 2013 49,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 1 May 2012 45,249 miles

Excessive parking brake travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 43,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 41,483 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2010 41,460 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 38,536 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,842 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 37,842 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 36,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 34,957 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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R558 PKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R558 PKH, 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 R558 PKH registered?

R558 PKH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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