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R82 EGP

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,427 mi
Last recorded106,427 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 106,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 105,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,472 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,786 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 98,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016
Fail 14 Apr 2016 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,231 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,109 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,464 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 93,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,252 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 86,607 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,515 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 72,332 miles

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

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

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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R82 EGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R82 EGP, 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 R82 EGP registered?

R82 EGP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R82 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R82 EGP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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