1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · R192 BBY
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 139,987 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R192 BBY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2024
- 139,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R192 BBY 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-Benz Sl (R192 BBY) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
R192 BBY Mileage History
- 26/03/2022138,550 mi
- 08/06/2023138,853 mi+303 mi
- 25/06/2024139,987 mi+1,134 mi
Average of roughly 639 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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