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A5 VBG

2018 Mercedes-benz Slc

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,064 mi
Last recorded35,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Slc22,113 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlc
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,324 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 33,449 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 30,878 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))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 25,811 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 25,811 miles

Offside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 21,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,926 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slc?

Based on 61,097 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
3,579
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads
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A5 VBG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slc in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 22,113 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 VBG registered?

A5 VBG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Slc, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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