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R59 BHK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,650 mi
Last recorded46,650 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 BHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 46,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 46,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,267 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 43,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,738 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,234 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 28,219 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,761 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,495 miles

chip to screen o/s

slight deterioration to front reg plate

Pass 8 Apr 2011 20,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,214 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,908 miles

metal object in o/s/r tyre.

slight travel in parking brake foot lever.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,951 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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R59 BHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R59 BHK, 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 R59 BHK registered?

R59 BHK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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