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BV18 AKU

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,677 mi
Last recorded48,677 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV18 AKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 48,677 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 48,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,354 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,620 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 45,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 36,444 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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BV18 AKU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV18 AKU, 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 BV18 AKU registered?

BV18 AKU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is BV18 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV18 AKU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV18 AKU have outstanding finance?

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