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ECA 526

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,905 mi
Last recorded30,905 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECA 526
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 30,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 27,953 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 25,889 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 21,271 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 17,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 15,292 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 15,269 miles

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

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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ECA 526 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc 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 ECA 526, 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

How do I check the history of ECA 526?

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What year was ECA 526 registered?

ECA 526 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is ECA 526 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECA 526 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 ECA 526 have outstanding finance?

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