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K8 EEL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,865 mi
Last recorded74,865 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 EEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 74,865 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 58,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 58,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,696 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 36,249 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 32,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 22,613 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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K8 EEL 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 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 K8 EEL, 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

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What year was K8 EEL registered?

K8 EEL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is K8 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 EEL 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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