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KX16 GVC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,643 mi
Last recorded78,643 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX16 GVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,643 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,009 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 42,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 27,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 23,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 19,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 15,055 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 15,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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KX16 GVC 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 KX16 GVC, 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 KX16 GVC registered?

KX16 GVC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2016.

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