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R21 DON

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,904 mi
Last recorded31,904 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 31,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,644 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 30,644 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 30,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is over 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is over 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is over 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc slightly worn, pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing. Tyre is over 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 30,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 29,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 29,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 29,427 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and tread stepped on inside

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and tread stepped on inside

tyre pressure light on

Fail 8 Jul 2020 29,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and tread stepped on inside

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and tread stepped on inside

tyre pressure light on

Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

unable to see many underside components due to covers etc

Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,533 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,206 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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R21 DON is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R21 DON, 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 R21 DON registered?

R21 DON is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2010.

Is R21 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 DON shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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