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HW14 SAN

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,228 mi
Last recorded40,228 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW14 SAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 40,228 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,539 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,426 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 40,180 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 35,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,770 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 35,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 34,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,047 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 30,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,189 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on the inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,536 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 21,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 17,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 14,455 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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HW14 SAN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HW14 SAN, 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.

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What year was HW14 SAN registered?

HW14 SAN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is HW14 SAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW14 SAN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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