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RO55 RPA

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,111 mi
Last recorded39,111 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 RPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 39,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower ball joint on the shock absorber that goes through lower rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 35,463 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 33,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30/20 99y yokohama adval sport v105 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint mounting (5.3.2 (c))

high level brake light has a few leds bulbs not working

Pass 22 Mar 2023 31,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 27,922 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 27,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 25,846 miles

under trays fitted can check all brake pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 24,150 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 23,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 21,933 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 19,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 17,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,301 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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RO55 RPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 RO55 RPA, 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 RO55 RPA registered?

RO55 RPA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 2010.

Is RO55 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 RPA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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