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BD 959

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,225 mi
Last recorded27,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD 959
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 27,225 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2025 20,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 18,546 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 16,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 13,976 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 13,216 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 7,980 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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BD 959 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BD 959, 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 BD 959 registered?

BD 959 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2016.

Is BD 959 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD 959 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD 959 have outstanding finance?

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