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R763 OGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,871 mi
Last recorded97,871 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 97,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,669 miles

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 92,385 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 86,371 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 85,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 84,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,077 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 80,423 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 78,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded METAL PIPE ACROSS CAR TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 76,414 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 74,507 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 70,243 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 70,243 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 69,155 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 63,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2010 63,819 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 57,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,818 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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R763 OGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R763 OGF, 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 R763 OGF registered?

R763 OGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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