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R931 RRX

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 RRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 175,010 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 175,010 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 174,361 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 174,361 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 172,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 170,673 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 168,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear on underside of vehicle ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 167,104 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 165,133 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil cooling pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Jun 2019 165,133 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil cooling pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,780 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,810 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,571 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 132,531 miles

Both front strut top rubbers spliting

Play in nearside front anti-roll bar bushes

center silencer outer casing corroded off

oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 125,572 miles

Both front rubber strut top's slightly perished

Exhaust outer casing corroded off

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 125,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front rubber strut top's slightly perished

Exhaust outer casing corroded off

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,349 miles

Centre silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion on inside of all brake disks

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,347 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Heavy corrosion on inside of all brake disks

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,144 miles

corrosion on rear brake disks

Pass 9 Jul 2011 100,945 miles

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

Exhaust support at gearbox detached

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2011 100,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust support at gearbox detached

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 78,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,627 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,604 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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R931 RRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R931 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 R931 RRX registered?

R931 RRX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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