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HF16 VDR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,390 mi
Last recorded30,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF16 VDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 30,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,598 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 23,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 13,515 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 12,390 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 11,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 10,799 miles

Underside Covers Fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 10,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside Covers Fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2020 10,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 8,879 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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HF16 VDR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF16 VDR, 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

How do I check the history of HF16 VDR?

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What year was HF16 VDR registered?

HF16 VDR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is HF16 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF16 VDR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF16 VDR have outstanding finance?

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