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LD10 BVT

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,398 mi
Last recorded45,398 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD10 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 45,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 43,483 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm ball joint rubber boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 41,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 255/35/19 pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 285/30/19 pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 40,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 40,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 38,940 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low

Pass 31 May 2019 37,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise , front screen chipped

advise , some movement in near inner steering arm joint

Fail 28 May 2019 37,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise , front screen chipped

advise , some movement in near inner steering arm joint

Pass 18 May 2018 36,243 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2017 33,896 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2016 32,404 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 32,404 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,533 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2014 27,474 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 25,468 miles

steering rack,slight play in the o/s inner joint

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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LD10 BVT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD10 BVT, 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 LD10 BVT registered?

LD10 BVT is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 2010.

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