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A21 DFB

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,766 mi
Last recorded49,766 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 49,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2026 112,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 45,719 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2025 107,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,452 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 39,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,588 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 30,691 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2023 96,636 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 23,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 91,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall splitting 285 30 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 22,303 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,262 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 15,585 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 56,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 51,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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A21 DFB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A21 DFB, 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 A21 DFB registered?

A21 DFB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is A21 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DFB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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