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EMJ 300

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,733 mi
Last recorded48,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMJ 300
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 46,775 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2024 45,522 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 May 2023 43,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 39,844 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 May 2021 35,434 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2021 35,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (worn on edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2020 30,280 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,745 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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EMJ 300 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 EMJ 300, 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 EMJ 300 registered?

EMJ 300 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is EMJ 300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMJ 300 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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