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50 FJ

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,727 mi
Last recorded62,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 FJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 62,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 62,726 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to broken coil spring (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,375 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 37,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 23,762 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 23,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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))

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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50 FJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 50 FJ, 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 50 FJ registered?

50 FJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is 50 FJ safe to buy?

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