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HG16 YPR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,359 mi
Last recorded59,359 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG16 YPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 59,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 55,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 47,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 41,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 34,651 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 25,828 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 22,619 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 20,978 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 20,978 miles

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

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

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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HG16 YPR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 HG16 YPR, 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 HG16 YPR registered?

HG16 YPR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is HG16 YPR safe to buy?

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