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16 SK

2005 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,589 mi
Last recorded25,589 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl52,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 SK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2025 25,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 24,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 22,290 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 18,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 16,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 16,494 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,670 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,492 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 14,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 13,948 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 May 2012 13,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering lock not locking

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,162 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 11,209 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 9,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 52,791 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 SK, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 SK registered?

16 SK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is 16 SK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 SK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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