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WG18 HCL

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,544 mi
Last recorded73,544 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 HCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 73,544 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 73,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Engine misfiring.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 67,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked & allowing ingress of water.

Rear rigid fuel pipe (into rubber hose at tank) corroded but not resulting in leak from fuel system at present.

Fail 28 Apr 2025 67,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked & allowing ingress of water.

Rear rigid fuel pipe (into rubber hose at tank) corroded but not resulting in leak from fuel system at present.

Pass 2 May 2024 58,498 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 50,432 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 40,229 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2021 26,787 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 26,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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WG18 HCL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 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 WG18 HCL, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WG18 HCL registered?

WG18 HCL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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