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BU18 ZZS

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,449 mi
Last recorded26,449 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 26,449 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 26,440 miles

Daytime running lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator not working Both Front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 22,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 19,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 16,755 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 16,420 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 16,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,527 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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BU18 ZZS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU18 ZZS, 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

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What year was BU18 ZZS registered?

BU18 ZZS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZZS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 ZZS have outstanding finance?

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