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FDK 470

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

91,937 mi
Last recorded91,937 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDK 470
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 91,937 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,071 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 106,218 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,311 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 104,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 102,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 61,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nearside Front Wheel crack repaired with weld

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 97,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel crack repaired with weld

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 94,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,672 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 44,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,246 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 35,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,809 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Oct 2017 81,580 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 23 Oct 2017 81,568 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 60,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,500 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,231 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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FDK 470 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 FDK 470, 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 FDK 470 registered?

FDK 470 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2016.

Is FDK 470 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDK 470 shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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