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R902 KAF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 KAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,900 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 82,063 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,282 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake release lever (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 70,789 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,794 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 68,651 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,995 miles

OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Fail 10 Mar 2015 65,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on diff.. cen tre and rear outerskin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,006 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,506 miles

Oil leak

slight perishing to fuel cap

Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

slight perishing to fuel cap

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,919 miles

new vehicle created under instruction from vosa due to no records found

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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R902 KAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R902 KAF, 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 R902 KAF registered?

R902 KAF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R902 KAF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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