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NXG 1

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXG 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 18,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 108,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 16,975 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 106,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 16,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber is fully shrouded in plastic bellows, unable to fully assess but it appears to be leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber is fully shrouded in plastic bellows, unable to fully assess but it appears to be leaking

Offside Headlamp cleaning jet defective

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

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,222 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (outer) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber is fully shrouded in plastic bellows, unable to fully assess but it appears to be leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber is fully shrouded in plastic bellows, unable to fully assess but it appears to be leaking

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning jet defective

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 29 Aug 2023 14,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 105,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 13,606 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 9,299 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 97,741 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 9,071 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 9,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 8,903 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer gators heavily perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gator heavily deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 88,844 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 8,735 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gator deteriorated but not holed (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not holed (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 8,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gator split and holed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and holed (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator holed and split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gator deteriorated but not holed (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not holed (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 8,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2014 72,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 7,772 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 64,249 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,663 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 51,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 17,724 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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NXG 1 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 NXG 1, 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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NXG 1 is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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