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3 SKP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 51,620 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front brake pipes bent. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 38,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 37,974 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 36,126 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 36,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 25,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 21,686 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 32,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 19,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 15,060 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 15,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 29,307 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,299 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,161 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,640 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front nearside tyre has side wall damage

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,117 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,913 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 18,919 miles

o/s front tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 12,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,070 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 8,054 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 6,429 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 5,251 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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3 SKP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 3 SKP, 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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3 SKP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2016.

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