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Y4 JKS

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,035 mi
Last recorded58,035 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 JKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 58,035 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2026 60,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 40,425 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 40,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 52,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 30,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2024 45,024 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 26,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,320 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 26,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 31,877 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 21,643 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,216 miles

Offside Front Running lamp not working

Pass 15 Dec 2020 14,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 27,793 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 26,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 26,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 21,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,839 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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Y4 JKS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y4 JKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y4 JKS registered?

Y4 JKS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2018.

Is Y4 JKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 JKS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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