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HW10 HYU

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,893 mi
Last recorded79,893 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW10 HYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 79,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 76,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 76,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted small buckle in inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil on spring rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small deep cot but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating and fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 74,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 73,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 70,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 68,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 61,906 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HW10 HYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 HW10 HYU, 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.

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What year was HW10 HYU registered?

HW10 HYU is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is HW10 HYU safe to buy?

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