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R612 NUD

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,538 mi
Last recorded83,538 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 NUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 83,538 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,526 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHT CORRODED OUTER SKIN

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,211 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON OUTER SKIN

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,589 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST

Pass 3 Feb 2020 79,122 miles

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT CORROSION ON NEARSIDE REAR FUEL PIPES

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,994 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ABOVE N/S/R CV GAITER ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 77,994 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ABOVE N/S/R CV GAITER ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,655 miles

Centre rear silencer corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above N/S/R Inner CV joint ()

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 76,655 miles

Centre rear silencer corroded

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Above N/S/R Inner CV joint ()

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,884 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,409 miles

discs rusty

Pass 7 May 2008 66,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 61,155 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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R612 NUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R612 NUD, 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 R612 NUD registered?

R612 NUD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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