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R64 DFC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,042 mi
Last recorded91,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 91,042 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both rear Shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 88,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,306 miles

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

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

all power steering pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/6mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 86,736 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/6mm wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 85,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,935 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,868 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 82,743 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,445 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 79,105 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 73,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 73,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,184 miles

Front coil springs

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in O/S & N/S front wheels but not found at steering wheel

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,184 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil springs

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in O/S & N/S front wheels but not found at steering wheel

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,829 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,974 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,477 miles

advise both rear tyres low tread

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,101 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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R64 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R64 DFC, 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 R64 DFC registered?

R64 DFC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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