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40 FF

2019 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,285 mi
Last recorded50,285 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz Sl16,381 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 FF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 50,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2023 44,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2023 43,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 29,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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40 FF is a 2019 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 16,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 FF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 40 FF registered?

40 FF is a 2019 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2019.

Is 40 FF safe to buy?

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Does 40 FF have outstanding finance?

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