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OV10 PLX

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,189 mi
Last recorded53,189 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV10 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 53,189 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 52,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 44,131 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 44,129 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,561 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,050 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,079 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 25,326 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 24,807 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 23,826 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 17,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,734 miles

Both front tyres splitting around inner sidewall

Fail 3 Jun 2015 13,734 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres splitting around inner sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2014 11,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 8,003 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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OV10 PLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV10 PLX, 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 OV10 PLX registered?

OV10 PLX is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2010.

Is OV10 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV10 PLX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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