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F3 JGB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,487 mi
Last recorded61,487 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 JGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,487 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 58,759 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 52,171 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 52,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 45,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 37,850 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 29,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 23,905 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 23,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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F3 JGB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F3 JGB, 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 F3 JGB registered?

F3 JGB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2016.

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