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244 JLB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,056 mi
Last recorded18,056 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration244 JLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 18,056 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 17,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 16,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 14,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 12,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 10,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,206 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 7,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 6,071 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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244 JLB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 244 JLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 244 JLB?

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What year was 244 JLB registered?

244 JLB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is 244 JLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 244 JLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 244 JLB have outstanding finance?

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