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1523 LJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,433 mi
Last recorded20,433 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1523 LJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2025 20,433 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Passenger side front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to drivers side front inner tyre wall, no cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side front tyre starting to wear low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 17,952 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 15,531 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 13,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F tyre has a cut on inner wall of tyre -No cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 8,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 6,858 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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1523 LJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 26,169 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 1523 LJ, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1523 LJ registered?

1523 LJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 1523 LJ safe to buy?

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