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S555 MGO

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,139 mi
Last recorded44,139 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 44,139 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 44,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake wear wire broken

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 41,344 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 41,341 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 37,147 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 31,109 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 31,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 22,926 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 16,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 12,175 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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S555 MGO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 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 S555 MGO, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S555 MGO registered?

S555 MGO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2018.

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