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R927 JWC

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,797 mi
Last recorded87,797 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 JWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,797 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 86,057 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 83,974 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 82,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 78,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion only. (1.1.11 (c))

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 11 May 2021 78,014 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on rear sub frame.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 20 May 2020 77,633 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,734 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,008 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,231 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 70,800 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 69,495 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,701 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 64,958 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 64,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,527 miles

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathered

Fail 10 Jun 2008 61,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner tread feathered

Pass 30 Jun 2007 58,109 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 58,109 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,896 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 52,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R927 JWC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R927 JWC, 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 R927 JWC registered?

R927 JWC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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