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V8 BTU

2021 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,892 mi
Last recorded59,892 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 59,892 miles

electric

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 54,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,493 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 53,493 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 53,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,173 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front shockabsorner dust covers deteriorated/split

brake fluid not to max mark

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Fail 7 Aug 2019 53,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front shockabsorner dust covers deteriorated/split

brake fluid not to max mark

rear number plate showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,065 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,415 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 50,317 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 48,496 miles

o/s/r exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported

Pass 7 May 2010 40,806 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 37,731 miles

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

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

stress fractures appearing by the cross-drilled holes in both the front brake discs

Pass 21 May 2008 35,072 miles

whear in rear supension bushs

Fail 20 May 2008 35,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

whear in rear supension bushs

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 33,223 miles

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

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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V8 BTU is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sl in White. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V8 BTU, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V8 BTU registered?

V8 BTU is a 2021 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2021.

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