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AB12 RJB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,596 mi
Last recorded51,596 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB12 RJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,596 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 51,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 46,826 miles

VARIOUS SMALL CUTS IN OUTER WALLS OF BOTH REAR TYRES BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS..

Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,898 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,276 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 34,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm / spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 25,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 18,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 14,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 12,174 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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AB12 RJB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey 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 AB12 RJB, 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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What year was AB12 RJB registered?

AB12 RJB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2016.

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