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R979 USJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,674 mi
Last recorded38,674 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 USJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension indicator lamp on dash

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,448 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,002 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,700 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side mirror glass dye has run

Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,589 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,799 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inside and outside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,370 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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R979 USJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R979 USJ, 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 R979 USJ registered?

R979 USJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R979 USJ safe to buy?

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