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R695 LGC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,406 mi
Last recorded88,406 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 88,406 miles

Offside Front height sensor rod defective

Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,564 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 85,532 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,939 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,540 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,845 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES 245/40/18/Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,536 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 69,668 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,790 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 63,790 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,768 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 62,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,419 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,938 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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R695 LGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R695 LGC, 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 R695 LGC registered?

R695 LGC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R695 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 LGC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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