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H18 DPJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,391 mi
Last recorded34,391 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 34,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 33,573 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 33,144 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 33,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 32,604 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 31,601 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 30,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,942 miles

Front tyres scrubbing on inner edges, both.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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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H18 DPJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H18 DPJ, 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 H18 DPJ registered?

H18 DPJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2016.

Is H18 DPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 DPJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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