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KN18 YFO

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,516 mi
Last recorded85,516 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN18 YFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,516 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 78,431 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 70,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 68,584 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 68,583 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 57,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 37,710 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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KN18 YFO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN18 YFO, 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

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What year was KN18 YFO registered?

KN18 YFO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2018.

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