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R651 KAB

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

55,911 mi
Last recorded55,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 KAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 55,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 53,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 52,044 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 50,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 46,912 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,150 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 42,756 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 42,716 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,484 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,097 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 41,795 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,491 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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R651 KAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R651 KAB, 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 R651 KAB registered?

R651 KAB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R651 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 KAB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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