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R999 NAA

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 NAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 83,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-sealed

Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 81,585 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 81,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 74,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 71,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

rear silencer is corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 71,256 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

rear silencer is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,995 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 58,344 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 53,381 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 50,740 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,291 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 49,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 42,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,578 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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R999 NAA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R999 NAA, 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 R999 NAA registered?

R999 NAA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R999 NAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 NAA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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