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R765 XKP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,436 mi
Last recorded45,436 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 45,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 45,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 44,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 44,110 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,817 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,072 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 42,542 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,970 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,673 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear park brake release is catching door panel and some times sticking

wax oil all under vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2017 41,673 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear park brake release is catching door panel and some times sticking

wax oil all under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,645 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 285,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,083 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 24,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,949 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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R765 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R765 XKP, 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 R765 XKP registered?

R765 XKP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R765 XKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 XKP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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