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4 SHL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,229 mi
Last recorded34,229 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 34,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 32,691 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 30,024 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 24,993 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 24,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2022 23,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 23,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 19,797 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,353 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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4 SHL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 4 SHL, 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

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What year was 4 SHL registered?

4 SHL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is 4 SHL safe to buy?

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