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R76 CBK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,869 mi
Last recorded47,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 CBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 47,869 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute All indicators are working (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around the transmission pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 46,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,738 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,650 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Oct 2020 42,650 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2019 40,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg anti roll bar mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,056 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,707 miles

Offside Front bonnet catch not locking

Offside Front offside flasher unit damp inside

light rusting under car on pipes and suspenshion

Fail 1 Apr 2016 39,707 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front bonnet catch not locking

Offside Front offside flasher unit damp inside

light rusting under car on pipes and suspenshion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,085 miles

Offside front tyre badly underinflated

Offside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside front tyre perishing across tread section

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,237 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,384 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,940 miles

Final drive oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,365 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,976 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,649 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,992 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,992 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,603 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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R76 CBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R76 CBK, 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 R76 CBK registered?

R76 CBK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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