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BD18 DLN

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

16,283 mi
Last recorded16,283 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 DLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 16,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 15,920 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 14,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 13,108 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 11,945 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 10,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 10,261 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 10,261 miles

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

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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BD18 DLN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD18 DLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD18 DLN?

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What year was BD18 DLN registered?

BD18 DLN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is BD18 DLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 DLN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD18 DLN have outstanding finance?

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