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COS 20

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,805 mi
Last recorded52,805 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOS 20
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 52,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 44,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 25,828 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 25,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 23,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,746 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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COS 20 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 COS 20, 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

How do I check the history of COS 20?

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What year was COS 20 registered?

COS 20 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is COS 20 safe to buy?

The MOT history for COS 20 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 COS 20 have outstanding finance?

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