1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.2L Petrol · R580 ADP
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.2L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1998. Recorded mileage 89,350 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3200cc
R580 ADP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 89,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R580 ADP Mileage History
- 09/10/202385,298 mi
- 15/10/202485,355 mi+57 mi
- 09/06/202585,438 mi+83 mi
- 13/05/202689,350 mi+3,912 mi
- 13/05/202689,350 mi
Average of roughly 1,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R580 ADP 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 (R580 ADP) between October 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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