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L1 GGY

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,667 mi
Last recorded40,667 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 40,667 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 40,667 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 39,125 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,756 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 38,747 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 37,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 36,269 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 36,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 35,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 35,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,937 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 31,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /3mm/wearing inner 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 31,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /3mm/wearing inner 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,084 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 26,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 22,943 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 18,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 14,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 9,498 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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L1 GGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L1 GGY, 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 L1 GGY registered?

L1 GGY is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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