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S500 RJK

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

59,907 mi
Last recorded59,907 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 59,907 miles

Nearside and offside front lower ball joint boots worn

Pass 3 Sep 2024 59,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,815 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 59,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 59,716 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,682 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,119 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,956 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 56,606 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 34,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 325,374 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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S500 RJK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S500 RJK, 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 S500 RJK registered?

S500 RJK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is S500 RJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RJK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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