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789 ECG

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,415 mi
Last recorded42,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 ECG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 42,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewalll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily at inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 42,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewalll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily at inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily at inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 34,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 26,916 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 20,849 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 16,695 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 16,695 miles

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

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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789 ECG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 789 ECG, 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 789 ECG registered?

789 ECG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 2018.

Is 789 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 789 ECG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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