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SBH 52

2023 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,896 mi
Last recorded39,896 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBH 52
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2023
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 39,896 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 79,460 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated but still able to view clearly

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 6 Aug 2024 76,904 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated but still able to view clearly

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Aug 2023 74,561 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn and overall condition wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Nov 2021 70,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Nov 2021 70,116 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Oct 2018 62,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Oct 2015 48,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,759 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Oct 2013 43,213 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,885 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 36,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

pans + wet test

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,929 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,336 miles

Engine and body undertrays fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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SBH 52 is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SBH 52, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SBH 52 is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2023.

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The MOT history for SBH 52 shows 21 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.

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