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181 DON

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,945 mi
Last recorded10,945 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 DON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 10,945 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 10,675 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 10,201 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 9,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 8,978 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 8,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,151 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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181 DON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,663cc 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 181 DON, 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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How do I check the history of 181 DON?

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What year was 181 DON registered?

181 DON is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is 181 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 DON shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 181 DON have outstanding finance?

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