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R6 JPM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,865 mi
Last recorded59,865 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 JPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,802 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,501 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 56,769 miles

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2013 56,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,720 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,879 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,838 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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R6 JPM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R6 JPM, 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 R6 JPM registered?

R6 JPM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R6 JPM safe to buy?

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