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R669 BLC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,565 mi
Last recorded61,565 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 BLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 61,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 61,501 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 61,434 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 61,383 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,246 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,800 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

dash showing bulb is out. all bulbs found to be working

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,338 miles

Front both sides tyre slightly worn outer edges

Front under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,174 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 59,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 59,375 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,742 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 57,642 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

windscreen is marked in the a zone

Pass 26 May 2010 54,874 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,260 miles

small cut in near side front tyre outer side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,329 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 46,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,752 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R669 BLC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R669 BLC, 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 R669 BLC registered?

R669 BLC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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