1998 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · R160 AOV
1998 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 45,909 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4973cc
R160 AOV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 45,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R160 AOV Mileage History
- 17/01/202545,876 mi
- 05/02/202545,879 mi+3 mi
- 11/05/202645,909 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R160 AOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Sl (R160 AOV) between January 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
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