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S245 ORU

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,059 mi
Last recorded52,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 ORU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,970 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,882 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,776 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 50,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,410 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,371 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2014 43,495 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front indecator lense damaged

Pass 14 May 2013 43,218 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 42,854 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 39,943 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,123 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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S245 ORU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S245 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S245 ORU?

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What year was S245 ORU registered?

S245 ORU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S245 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 ORU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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