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BB02 JOY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,481 mi
Last recorded61,481 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB02 JOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 61,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 58,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 57,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,230 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 51,230 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 42,404 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 31,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 22,615 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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BB02 JOY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BB02 JOY, 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 BB02 JOY registered?

BB02 JOY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is BB02 JOY safe to buy?

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