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BIL 3886

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,106 mi
Last recorded58,106 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 3886
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 58,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2026 49,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 48,900 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,441 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,909 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 53,045 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,666 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 43,500 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,019 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall as cut but no cord is exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 30,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,631 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,807 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front brake pads more than 2/3 worn. Low brake pad warning lamp fitted to offside wheel

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 36,831 miles

Front brake pads worn to permitted limit, brake discs worn and lipped (Att soon)

Vehicle immobilised by gearbox lock

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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BIL 3886 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BIL 3886, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIL 3886 registered?

BIL 3886 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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