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SH10 AEF

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,711 mi
Last recorded102,711 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH10 AEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 102,711 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 84,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,362 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 53,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2019 50,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,367 miles

Offside front wheel has been repaired by welding but weld not defective and is in good condition

Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,387 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint has slight lift

Offside front and nearside rear wheels buckled slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,831 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 39,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 35,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,932 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SH10 AEF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SH10 AEF, 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 SH10 AEF registered?

SH10 AEF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is SH10 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH10 AEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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