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R990 VTF

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,090 mi
Last recorded75,090 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 VTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,090 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 74,543 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 74,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 71,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 68,960 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 67,688 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 67,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 66,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,163 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,576 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 69,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,735 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 52,248 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit

Fail 4 May 2010 52,231 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,030 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn down to apx. 2mm

Offside rear brake pads worn down to apx. 3mm

Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,967 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 40,553 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings. †Both headlights have been adjusted down.

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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R990 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R990 VTF, 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 R990 VTF registered?

R990 VTF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R990 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 VTF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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