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R641 OFX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,131 mi
Last recorded92,131 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 OFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 92,131 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 91,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 90,021 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 88,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 86,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 83,781 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 83,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,044 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,843 miles

Car has a serious oil leak.

Outer Sill covers and undertray fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,621 miles

Offside and nearside front Brake Discs corroded on edges of inner faces.

Offside and nearside rear Coil Springs corroded around lower coils.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 80,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside and nearside front Brake Discs corroded on edges of inner faces.

Offside front,offside and nearside rear Coil Springs corroded around lower coils.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,798 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,091 miles

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

Some surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Some play in steering idler arm.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 64,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 64,697 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust system corroded

slight play in bvoth front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,017 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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R641 OFX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R641 OFX, 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 R641 OFX registered?

R641 OFX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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