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V5 DET

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,249 mi
Last recorded54,249 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 DET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 54,249 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 53,707 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2025 53,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 51,544 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,027 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,865 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 37,645 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 37,644 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,394 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,582 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 28,407 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 25,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,753 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,825 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,657 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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V5 DET is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V5 DET, 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 V5 DET registered?

V5 DET is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is V5 DET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 DET shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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