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B20 SDF

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,232 mi
Last recorded46,232 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 46,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 46,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 43,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 36,556 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 32,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 29,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 21,156 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 19,967 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 16,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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B20 SDF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B20 SDF, 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 B20 SDF registered?

B20 SDF is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is B20 SDF safe to buy?

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