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P888 MAL

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,063 mi
Last recorded54,063 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 54,063 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 52,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,317 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 49,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 1 to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,663 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,265 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OR GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 37,186 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 35,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 33,767 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 29,999 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,015 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 14,107 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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P888 MAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P888 MAL, 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 P888 MAL registered?

P888 MAL is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is P888 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 MAL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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