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R915 RRX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,248 mi
Last recorded176,248 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 176,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 176,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 175,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 172,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 168,795 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

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

Rear Diff Leak

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Sub-Frame Slightly Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 167,235 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 165,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 161,133 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2015 156,450 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 142,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 142,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 135,791 miles

centre exhaust box slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,340 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 119,387 miles

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 113,675 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 113,675 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 110,108 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 110,108 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Front pads getting low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 104,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 98,841 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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R915 RRX 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 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 R915 RRX, 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 R915 RRX registered?

R915 RRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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