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S913 KTR

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,066 mi
Last recorded74,066 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 KTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,864 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,280 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,810 miles

Steering damper damp

All tyres aprox 12 years old

Suspension components corroded [rear arms covered by trim ]

Under tray damp with oil

Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,347 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,402 miles

Steering damper damp with oil

Tyres aprox 9 years old

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,875 miles

centre section of exhaust coroding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,539 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baffles loose in exhaust silencer boxes

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,321 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres slightly perished around the edges

Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,750 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,750 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,572 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 51,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 48,219 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,805 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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S913 KTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S913 KTR, 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

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What year was S913 KTR registered?

S913 KTR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S913 KTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S913 KTR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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