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BJ60 RUW

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,021 mi
Last recorded40,021 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 RUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 40,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 39,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 39,213 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 37,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 35,649 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 33,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 33,930 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2019 32,452 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,184 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 30,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,730 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,374 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,695 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 17,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 13,964 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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BJ60 RUW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ60 RUW, 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

How do I check the history of BJ60 RUW?

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What year was BJ60 RUW registered?

BJ60 RUW is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is BJ60 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ60 RUW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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