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E1 EGG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 EGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,274 miles

Nearside Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2023 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 87,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,494 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,883 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 39,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer 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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E1 EGG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E1 EGG, 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 E1 EGG registered?

E1 EGG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is E1 EGG safe to buy?

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