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L1 GYA

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,902 mi
Last recorded13,902 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 13,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 13,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 13,347 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,516 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 11,632 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread area

Pass 16 Aug 2021 10,334 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 10,334 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

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 GYA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L1 GYA, 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 L1 GYA registered?

L1 GYA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is L1 GYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 GYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L1 GYA have outstanding finance?

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