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R618 KGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 96,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 96,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,519 miles

Exhaust box corroding centre rear

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly innefficient (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,519 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust box corroding centre rear

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly innefficient (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,528 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,882 miles

Centre rear view mirror loose

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,565 miles

car tested in wet conditions

fuel pipes and brake pipes damp

Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

car tested in wet conditions

fuel pipes and brake pipes damp

Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 81,189 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti roll bar corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,309 miles

o/s/f brake disk has slight scoring

Fail 19 Oct 2010 74,420 miles

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,420 miles

Nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,042 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside windscreen washer not oprative

Fail 6 Aug 2009 72,042 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside windscreen washer not oprative

Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,475 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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R618 KGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R618 KGF, 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 R618 KGF registered?

R618 KGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R618 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 KGF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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