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T801 KRL

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 KRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 147,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 146,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust section corroding and deteriorating quite badly

Pass 25 Mar 2023 145,737 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 144,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Mar 2022 144,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 144,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

central exhaust box deteriorated

engine covers fitted, obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 143,019 miles

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

advise slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Nov 2018 142,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm play in steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 138,837 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 135,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 132,322 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 128,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 125,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,076 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,255 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s bonnet catch not locking securly

Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,925 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,004 miles

front suspension rusting

rear exhaust rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2008 94,004 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension rusting

rear exhaust rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2007 90,382 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 86,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 75,311 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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T801 KRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T801 KRL, 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 T801 KRL registered?

T801 KRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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