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M500 AFL

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 AFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 99,794 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 91,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 84,292 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 77,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 75,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 71,835 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 68,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,921 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Underbody trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 60,042 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked multiple (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre 3.0mm

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Underbody trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,088 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,378 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,887 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall no cords visible

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,990 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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M500 AFL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M500 AFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 AFL registered?

M500 AFL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is M500 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 AFL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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