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R633 TLN

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,311 mi
Last recorded127,311 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 127,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglight not working

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 126,203 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 126,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,522 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 123,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,489 miles

brake components corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly

suspension components corroded

wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2014 122,412 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 119,070 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake pads worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 116,682 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 112,296 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 112,294 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 103,058 miles

Front exhaust pipe brace bracket fractured

Front indicators and side repeaters lacquer faded

Metal brake pipe to offside rear flexible hose badly corroded

Parking brake reserve travel on limit, border line pass

Rear tyres worn low, nearside close to legal limit

Service brake pedal rubber worn

Windscreen worn/poor condition. Screen washers poor

Pass 22 May 2009 95,378 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts slightly cracking

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 95,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts slightly cracking

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 86,521 miles

Engine oil leak evident

Fail 30 May 2008 86,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All tyres worn unevenly

Engine oil leak evident

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit, borderline pass

Pass 13 Mar 2007 75,210 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 75,210 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

all road tyre's stepped on tread

brake fluid getting low

front and rear brake pad's getting low

front wheels slightly buckled

offside and nearside rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

slight play in offside and nearside front wheel bearing's

under vehical brace bar bush split and seporated

Pass 8 Mar 2006 63,498 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn to limt

o/s/f tyre close to limit

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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R633 TLN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R633 TLN, 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 R633 TLN registered?

R633 TLN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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