1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 2.8L Petrol · R846 CUM
1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (2.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 132,969 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R846 CUM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 132,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R846 CUM 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 (R846 CUM) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
R846 CUM Mileage History
- 15/11/2022132,915 mi
- 12/08/2025132,967 mi+52 mi
- 13/08/2025132,969 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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