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R987 KAW

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,704 mi
Last recorded22,704 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,704 miles

hole in spare wheel housing at rear tow eye

Pass 11 Apr 2024 22,703 miles

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

Rear towing eye pulling out of boot floor

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,682 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering idler arm bushing

Offside Rear tow eye is coming away from the boot floor

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 22,660 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,975 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 21,955 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 20,448 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 20,448 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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R987 KAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R987 KAW, 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 R987 KAW registered?

R987 KAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R987 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 KAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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