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R673 WRK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,220 mi
Last recorded57,220 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 WRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 57,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 57,202 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,827 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 56,802 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 55,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,585 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,708 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,024 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,031 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,398 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 20,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,711 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 17,711 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R673 WRK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R673 WRK, 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 R673 WRK registered?

R673 WRK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R673 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 WRK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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