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S89 DGD

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,230 mi
Last recorded19,230 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 DGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 19,230 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 17,806 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 15,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 14,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 14,086 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 13,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 11,439 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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S89 DGD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S89 DGD, 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 S89 DGD registered?

S89 DGD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 February 2018.

Is S89 DGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S89 DGD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S89 DGD have outstanding finance?

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