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A16 XKJ

2014 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,599 mi
Last recorded42,599 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl33,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 42,599 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 39,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 36,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 36,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 34,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 29,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,212 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 23,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,792 miles

Front tyres perished

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

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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A16 XKJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 33,262 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 A16 XKJ, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 XKJ registered?

A16 XKJ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2014.

Is A16 XKJ safe to buy?

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