Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 3,199 cc
R298 FEXMOT history
R298 FEX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 23 MOT tests, with 86,294 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 86,294 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 23 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 2,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R298 FEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R298 FEX was last recorded at 86,294 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,544 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,750 miles
- Average per year
- 2,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,294 miles
- 2025 – 82,544 miles
- 2024 – 79,699 miles
- 2023 – 79,403 miles
- 2022 – 79,046 miles
- 2021 – 78,263 miles
- 2020 – 76,724 miles
- 2019 – 74,855 miles
- 2018 – 72,516 miles
- 2017 – 70,086 miles
- 2016 – 67,234 miles
- 2015 – 64,031 miles
- 2014 – 60,450 miles
- 2013 – 56,923 miles
- 2012 – 56,558 miles
- 2011 – 56,468 miles
- 2010 – 56,224 miles
- 2009 – 55,691 miles
- 2008 – 53,595 miles
- 2007 – 49,704 miles
- 2006 – 45,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,294 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,294 miles (+3,750)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 86,294 miles
- Test number
- 900634203588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,544 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 82,544 miles
- Test number
- 943202400941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,699 miles (+296)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 79,699 miles
- Test number
- 236799273844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,403 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 79,403 miles
- Test number
- 455072866089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,046 miles (+783)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 79,046 miles
- Test number
- 668183155812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,263 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 78,263 miles
- Test number
- 412418777294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass76,724 miles (+1,869)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,724 miles
- Test number
- 306135774543
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass74,855 miles (+2,339)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 74,855 miles
- Test number
- 635532110187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,516 miles (+2,430)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 72,516 miles
- Test number
- 879509244020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,086 miles (+2,852)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 70,086 miles
- Test number
- 508473765726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,234 miles (+3,203)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 67,234 miles
- Test number
- 620852375374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,031 miles (+3,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 64,031 miles
- Test number
- 219819570198
- AdvisoryBody sills and under body shields restrict examination of some components.
Pass60,450 miles (+3,527)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,450 miles
- Test number
- 646306434383
- NoteShields on inner and outer sills,underbodyetc, restrict examination* some corrosion of front inner brake discs*
Pass56,923 miles (+360)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 56,923 miles
- Test number
- 748589833393
- NoteHeadlamp aims on aim limits* front indicators losing orange effect - just ok* shields on inner and outersills,underbody,etc, restrict examination* some perisheing oftyres* surface corrosion on various components andrust proofing in evidence*
Pass56,563 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 56,563 miles
- Test number
- 475300683059
- NoteClutter removed from car before test* shields on outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination*minor perishing of tyres* wiper clearance poor* electric headlamp adjusters not working* front indicators losing orange effect*
Pass56,558 miles (+90)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 56,558 miles
- Test number
- 606468562104
- NoteAll testable items inspected and found to be acceptable at time of test*
- NoteWiper clearance poor* shields on outer sills, underbody, etc,restrict examination* headlamp aims on aim limits* front indicators losing orange effect - but ok*
Pass56,468 miles (+244)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 56,468 miles
- Test number
- 929363181073
- NoteHeadlamp aims on low limit* wiper clearance poor* brake pads getting lowin general* rear exhaust repaired*
Pass56,224 miles (+533)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,224 miles
- Test number
- 460431990062
- NoteShields on underbody restrict examination* headlamps on upper aim limit* slight surface corrosion on brake discs* exhaust repaired and sound at time of test*
Pass55,691 miles (+2,096)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 55,691 miles
- Test number
- 340428059025
- NoteFRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN* HEADLAMP IMAGES A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS*THICK CARPETS AND SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY, OUTER SILLS, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
Pass53,595 miles (+3,891)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 53,595 miles
- Test number
- 653356458003
- NoteALL TESTABLE ITEMS INPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*
- NoteHEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMITS* INDICATORS LOOSING ORANGE EFFECT* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN BUT OK* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED AND A LITTLE NOISEY*
Pass49,704 miles (+4,290)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,704 miles
- Test number
- 890763077043
- NoteExhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limikts, reae transverse brake pipe just beginning to corrode.
Pass45,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 45,414 miles
- Test number
- 722077816152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,414 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,414 miles
- Test number
- 512597266036
- NoteOS HEADLIGHT AIM ON UPPER AIM LIMIT* UNABLE TO INSPECT INNER AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC SHIELDS/THICK CARPETS* FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN*
Questions about R298 FEX
- Does R298 FEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R298 FEX is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R298 FEX?
- The MOT on R298 FEX is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R298 FEX done?
- R298 FEX was recorded at 86,294 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
- Has R298 FEX ever failed its MOT?
- No. R298 FEX has passed all 23 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on R298 FEX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R298 FEX find?
- R298 FEX passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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