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J700 DYS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,681 mi
Last recorded39,681 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 39,681 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 36,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 25,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 21,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,790 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 16,859 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 13,575 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked, slight and getting low.

Nearside front tyre perished and cracked, slight and both tyres scrubbing on inner edges.

Small oil leak on left hand side of engine

Pass 3 Apr 2019 8,362 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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J700 DYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J700 DYS, 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 J700 DYS registered?

J700 DYS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 August 2016.

Is J700 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 DYS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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