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R5 WOF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 WOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 118,579 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 116,919 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 116,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 114,710 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,462 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 109,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 106,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,377 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,355 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,587 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,519 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 78,491 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 75,769 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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R5 WOF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R5 WOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R5 WOF registered?

R5 WOF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R5 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 WOF shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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