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VD51 ANM

2020 Mercedes-benz Sl

Orange Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,910 mi
Last recorded111,910 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD51 ANM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2020
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 111,910 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,460 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 88,206 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 88,130 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 26,714 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 81,710 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 74,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,836 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 73,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front windscreen has a chip

Pass 31 Aug 2017 68,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

SIGNS OF HEAVY POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AROUND POWER STEERING RESOVOIR. CANNOT FULLY INSPECT DUE TO UNDER TRAYS FITTED. WOULD ADVISE INSPECTION A.S.A.P.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 38,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,507 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,982 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 15,190 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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VD51 ANM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sl in Orange with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VD51 ANM, 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 6 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 VD51 ANM registered?

VD51 ANM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 October 2020.

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The MOT history for VD51 ANM shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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