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DV66 XGY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,868 mi
Last recorded50,868 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 XGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 49,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewalll (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,856 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 41,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,355 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 39,353 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 28,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 28,168 miles

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

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

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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DV66 XGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV66 XGY, 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 DV66 XGY registered?

DV66 XGY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2016.

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