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CSU 997

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,613 mi
Last recorded55,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 997
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 55,613 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 54,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 52,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,709 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 37,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 35,279 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,181 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,130 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,003 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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CSU 997 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CSU 997, 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 CSU 997 registered?

CSU 997 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is CSU 997 safe to buy?

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