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F9 SUB

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,067 mi
Last recorded41,067 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 SUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 41,067 miles

TPMS lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,637 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,149 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 36,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake wear warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 31,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Heavy condensation in headlamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake wear warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 26,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,626 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 19,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 17,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In outer shoulder (leaking)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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F9 SUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,663cc 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 F9 SUB, 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 F9 SUB registered?

F9 SUB is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is F9 SUB safe to buy?

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