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R934 SGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,904 mi
Last recorded73,904 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 SGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,904 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,830 miles

Long parking brake pedal travel.

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,464 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

second rear silencer box corroded not holed

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,788 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,576 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,047 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Parking brake travel long

Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Parking brake travel long

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,337 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,700 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,878 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)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f steering pipe

Pass 26 Mar 2010 59,310 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,965 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked

slight condensation in nsf headlight

Pass 24 Apr 2008 58,438 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 48,144 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R934 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R934 SGF, 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 R934 SGF registered?

R934 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R934 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R934 SGF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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