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BF18 XHD

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,599 mi
Last recorded26,599 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 26,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,356 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 23,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 23,249 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 11,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 10,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 9,247 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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BF18 XHD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 BF18 XHD, 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 BF18 XHD?

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What year was BF18 XHD registered?

BF18 XHD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is BF18 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 XHD 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 BF18 XHD have outstanding finance?

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