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R995 JBJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,015 mi
Last recorded131,015 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 JBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 131,015 miles

Exhaust center box corroded.

Nearside Front Steering bush (to body has slight play)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded(over subframe)

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 13 Apr 2026 131,015 miles

Exhaust center box corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering bush (to body has slight play)

Rear Fuel pipes corroded(over subframe)

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,585 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 127,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 127,250 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 127,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 126,898 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,190 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 126,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 125,638 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 124,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has corrosion . center silencer loose internal part (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 122,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has corrosion . center silencer loose internal part (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,481 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 119,478 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre low on pressure

Pass 6 Oct 2014 117,682 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 115,738 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 113,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 110,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,843 miles

centre exhaust bracket cracked

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Jun 2010 106,843 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

centre exhaust bracket cracked

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,826 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,725 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 96,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 92,175 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 92,155 miles

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

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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R995 JBJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R995 JBJ, 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 R995 JBJ registered?

R995 JBJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R995 JBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 JBJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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