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K18 PAW

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,485 mi
Last recorded51,485 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 PAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 48,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 38,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 37,991 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 35,655 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 35,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 32,140 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,302 miles

under trays fitted

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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K18 PAW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White 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 K18 PAW, 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 K18 PAW registered?

K18 PAW is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is K18 PAW safe to buy?

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