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4 SHL

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,800 mi
Last recorded51,800 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,800 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 34,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 41,108 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 32,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 37,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 27,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 18,623 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 24,993 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 24,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,915 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 16,915 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 23,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 23,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 5,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,353 miles

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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4 SHL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 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 4 SHL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 4 SHL registered?

4 SHL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is 4 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 SHL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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