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L500 JWD

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,767 mi
Last recorded22,767 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 JWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 22,767 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 22,767 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 20,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 13,231 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 11,544 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 10,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 9,880 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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L500 JWD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,663cc 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 L500 JWD, 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 L500 JWD registered?

L500 JWD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is L500 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 JWD 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.

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