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R744 NUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,338 mi
Last recorded108,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 NUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 108,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 105,090 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 100,205 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,242 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 90,745 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 89,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,631 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 87,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 82,005 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,899 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 71,526 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 67,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 67,966 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 64,450 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

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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R744 NUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R744 NUF, 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 R744 NUF registered?

R744 NUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R744 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 NUF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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