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16 MS

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,904 mi
Last recorded21,904 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 MS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 21,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 21,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 20,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 18,673 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 16,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 14,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 12,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 10,690 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 18 Jan 2018 8,908 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underbody covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underbody components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 7,401 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 5,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 5,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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16 MS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,398 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 16 MS, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 MS registered?

16 MS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is 16 MS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 MS shows 12 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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