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G1 ARW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,313 mi
Last recorded20,313 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 ARW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 20,313 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 19,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 18,967 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 18,003 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 16,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 14,149 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 14,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2021 13,845 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 9,822 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tyre outer sidewall ( no cords visible ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tyre inner sidewall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tyre inner sidewall ( no cords visible ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 6,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tyre outer sidewall ( no cords visible ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tyre inner sidewall (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tyre inner sidewall ( no cords visible ) (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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G1 ARW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G1 ARW, 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 G1 ARW registered?

G1 ARW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is G1 ARW safe to buy?

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