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F11 LSL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,794 mi
Last recorded28,794 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 LSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 28,794 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 28,794 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 26,828 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 25,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 24,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 22,905 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 21,211 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 21,001 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 20,275 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 20,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,032 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 19,032 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear low inner 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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F11 LSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F11 LSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F11 LSL registered?

F11 LSL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is F11 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 LSL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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