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W5 RSN

2010 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,746 mi
Last recorded57,746 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl39,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 RSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,746 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 55,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,536 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,228 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 42,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2016 39,060 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,511 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 32,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 21,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 12,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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W5 RSN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W5 RSN, 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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What year was W5 RSN registered?

W5 RSN is a 2010 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is W5 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 RSN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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