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KS16 MKG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,403 mi
Last recorded59,403 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS16 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,403 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 59,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 54,855 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,897 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 48,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,702 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 26,252 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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KS16 MKG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS16 MKG, 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 KS16 MKG?

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What year was KS16 MKG registered?

KS16 MKG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is KS16 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS16 MKG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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