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EBG 649

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests36 (27 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,993 mi
Last recorded36,993 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBG 649
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

27 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 36,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 36,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 36,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 34,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 97,319 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 31,175 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,682 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 28,329 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 28,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [225/45/zr18]95w extra load outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 88,958 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 88,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,030 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 25,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 85,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 83,568 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 17,260 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 17,260 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.3mm - worn edges - 225/45 r18 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.2mm - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn (both) (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn (both) (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,733 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,080 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,273 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Jan 2011 41,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,957 miles

both rear tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,499 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 32,499 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,937 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 21,937 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EBG 649 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 EBG 649, 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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EBG 649 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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