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R680 OUS

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,175 mi
Last recorded24,175 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 24,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 23,766 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 22,403 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight wear in steering idler

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2024 22,397 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre link arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight wear in steering idler

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,057 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Door sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Door sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2022 18,815 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehilce

Nearside Door sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount to gearbox corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Door sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2022 18,815 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehilce

Nearside Door sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount to gearbox corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Door sill covers fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 16,946 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion under car

Fail 19 May 2021 16,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Wheel bolt area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Wheel bolt area (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion under car

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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R680 OUS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R680 OUS, 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 R680 OUS registered?

R680 OUS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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