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R93 TKV

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,383 mi
Last recorded60,383 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,383 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,846 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,767 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 55,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,207 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,133 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 51,667 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 50,293 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

DIFF LEAK FRONT SEAL

FRONT PADS 3MM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT REAR SUBFRAME FRONT BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/R TOP ARM

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,531 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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R93 TKV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R93 TKV, 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 R93 TKV registered?

R93 TKV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R93 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 TKV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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