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S22 RMM

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 RMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 70,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,112 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,844 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 69,275 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,877 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,342 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 64,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 64,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,341 miles

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,290 miles

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

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

front discs worn

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Jul 2010 46,391 miles

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

Oil leak

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

cut in offside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,400 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,355 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,024 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S22 RMM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S22 RMM, 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 S22 RMM registered?

S22 RMM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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