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R802 FNG

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 FNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,956cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 101,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 100,040 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 100,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 98,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,541 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 93,373 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,933 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,512 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,378 miles

High level brake light has one light out. Still more than 50% illuminated

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,975 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 88,975 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 86,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,096 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,788 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 76,788 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 72,339 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,214 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2006 68,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 61,641 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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R802 FNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R802 FNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R802 FNG registered?

R802 FNG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R802 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 FNG shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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