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SS55 BEZ

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 BEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 89,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 89,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Door indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Creak from os/f suspension

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 87,391 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Creak from os/f suspension

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake flexe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted incorrect to vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,045 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes through inner wheel arche (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 86,045 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes through inner wheel arche (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,249 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 83,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wiring rubbed through causing light to come on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust clamp fractured

Rear Exhaust rubbers splitting at rear but secure

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 74,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,708 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,563 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 70,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 65,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,509 miles

under cover fitted not able to check few component

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,427 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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SS55 BEZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SS55 BEZ, 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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SS55 BEZ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2010.

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