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GC66 AXY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,677 mi
Last recorded13,677 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC66 AXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 13,677 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 12,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 11,160 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 9,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 6,934 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 5,091 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 4,363 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 4,363 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))

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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GC66 AXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GC66 AXY, 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 GC66 AXY registered?

GC66 AXY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2016.

Is GC66 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC66 AXY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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