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FA11 ARA

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,558 mi
Last recorded72,558 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA11 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,558 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,511 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended....255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit...Replacement recommended...255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 45,657 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 37,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 27,795 miles

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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FA11 ARA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA11 ARA, 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 FA11 ARA registered?

FA11 ARA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is FA11 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA11 ARA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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