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J45 ONW

2020 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,700 mi
Last recorded58,700 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ45 ONW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 58,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2026 65,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner with cracks (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2026 65,187 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner with cracks (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2025 57,254 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,093 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 63,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 45,349 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 59,140 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 25,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,327 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 16,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 8,614 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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J45 ONW is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J45 ONW, 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 6 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 J45 ONW registered?

J45 ONW is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2020.

Is J45 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J45 ONW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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