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E5 KLR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,637 mi
Last recorded33,637 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 KLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 33,637 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 33,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 30,949 miles

Both rears & nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 21,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 have extensive perishing & cracked close to reaching cords due to age deterioration manufacture date 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 16,961 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 12,749 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 9,636 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 6,532 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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E5 KLR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E5 KLR, 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 E5 KLR registered?

E5 KLR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is E5 KLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 KLR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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