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R83 JHJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

99,161 mi
Last recorded99,161 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 99,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 98,851 miles

Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,659 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Few stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 Rear diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,657 miles

Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff back plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

tyres perished and split

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,465 miles

Exhaust middle silencer outer casing is corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has dampness around casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame is covered with grease/wax oil.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,180 miles

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

light misting of oil on rear diff

lightly corroded exhaust system

Fail 1 Sep 2020 95,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

advise alignment

light misting of oil on rear diff

lightly corroded exhaust system

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,014 miles

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

corroded exhaust system

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 90,636 miles

Centre Rear rear diff housing leaking oil

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

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

Rear rear exhaust system badly rusted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,791 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2014 86,043 miles

nearside tyre side wall cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,329 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,062 miles

UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,476 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 72,618 miles

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

light misting of oil on gearbox bell housing possible rear main oil seal

rear disc's starting to pit and deteriorate

stone chip on n/s head light (repaired)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 66,024 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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R83 JHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R83 JHJ, 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 R83 JHJ registered?

R83 JHJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R83 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 JHJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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