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BG59 LWX

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 102,801 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,419 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 97,537 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 96,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,676 miles

NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

ONE OF THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FERRULES MAY BE RUSTING UNDER THE COVER

Fail 12 Jul 2021 95,676 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

NAIL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

ONE OF THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE FERRULES MAY BE RUSTING UNDER THE COVER

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,475 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 94,474 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,432 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

CHECK TYRE PRESSURE TELL TALE IS ON

THERE IS SOME JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

UNABLE TO SEE HOW LOW THE FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,448 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,750 miles

rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack

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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BG59 LWX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 39,574 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 BG59 LWX, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 LWX registered?

BG59 LWX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is BG59 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 LWX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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