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C6 ESL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,537 mi
Last recorded50,537 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 ESL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,537 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 12 Mar 2025 45,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 43,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 39,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 37,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 33,289 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 30,562 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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C6 ESL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc 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 C6 ESL, 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 C6 ESL registered?

C6 ESL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is C6 ESL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 ESL 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.

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