1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · R111 RMS
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 79,922 miles. MOT valid until 21 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R111 RMS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 79,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R111 RMS Mileage History
- 31/05/200654,572 mi
- 02/11/200768,305 mi+13,733 mi
- 03/11/200871,479 mi+3,174 mi
- 03/11/200871,479 mi
- 05/11/200972,398 mi+919 mi
- 04/11/201073,993 mi+1,595 mi
- 05/11/201073,993 mi
- 04/11/201175,657 mi+1,664 mi
- 23/10/201276,828 mi+1,171 mi
- 23/10/201276,828 mi
- 29/10/201377,192 mi+364 mi
- 14/03/201578,748 mi+1,556 mi
- 17/04/201978,995 mi+247 mi
- 17/04/201978,995 mi
- 01/06/202079,605 mi+610 mi
- 26/06/202179,764 mi+159 mi
- 18/06/202279,781 mi+17 mi
- 10/06/202379,901 mi+120 mi
- 23/05/202679,922 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,269 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R111 RMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R111 RMS) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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