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B1 RKD

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,740 mi
Last recorded25,740 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 25,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 25,740 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 24,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 21,969 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 21,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 20,031 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker in left hand border. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Sticker in left hand border. (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 13,453 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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B1 RKD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B1 RKD, 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 B1 RKD registered?

B1 RKD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is B1 RKD safe to buy?

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