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R619 KJO

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,551 mi
Last recorded139,551 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 139,551 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 139,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,391 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 139,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,686 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 138,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 138,064 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 May 2017 138,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 137,677 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 137,677 miles

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,883 miles

only one fog light

Pass 10 Apr 2014 134,490 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 134,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 134,141 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 133,231 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 118,077 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering system

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,070 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Front wipers not clearing very well

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 105,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Front wipers not clearing very well

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 98,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres on limit, n/s bald on inner edge.

O/s/f fog light inop,lense smashed.

Play in steering idler.

Rear brake flexys perished.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

Wiper blades smear.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 85,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear jacking mount missing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front foglight smashed and inoperative

Oil leak from differential

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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R619 KJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R619 KJO, 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 R619 KJO registered?

R619 KJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R619 KJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 KJO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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