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R640 JGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,758 mi
Last recorded156,758 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 JGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 156,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle including suspension components and mountings corroded but not seriously weekend

Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear axle including suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 155,000 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 153,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 152,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 151,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,834 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Sep 2019 151,143 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 151,139 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,439 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 150,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 149,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 145,569 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 143,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 141,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 140,394 miles

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

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

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

slight paly in centre steering arm

Pass 21 Aug 2012 139,334 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 134,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 129,600 miles

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

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

both rear tyres split

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre split

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 120,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 114,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 107,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 107,668 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 97,087 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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R640 JGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R640 JGU, 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 R640 JGU registered?

R640 JGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R640 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 JGU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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