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RCL 25

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,033 mi
Last recorded29,033 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCL 25
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 29,033 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 28,815 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 28,648 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 28,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 27,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,770 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 24,648 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014
Pass 15 Feb 2013 235,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 21,007 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,158 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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RCL 25 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RCL 25, 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 RCL 25 registered?

RCL 25 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is RCL 25 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCL 25 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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