1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 5.0L Petrol · R576 BAU
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 116,064 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R576 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 116,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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
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R576 BAU Mileage History
- 05/04/2022113,302 mi
- 09/08/2023115,895 mi+2,593 mi
- 15/09/2023115,897 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/2025115,972 mi+75 mi
- 22/08/2025116,064 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R576 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz Sl (R576 BAU) between April 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.700 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
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