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KY16 MGJ

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,769 mi
Last recorded49,769 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 49,769 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,062 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 40,263 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 38,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,735 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 29,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 24,279 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/Cracking on outer sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 20,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 15,908 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

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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KY16 MGJ 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 KY16 MGJ, 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 KY16 MGJ?

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What year was KY16 MGJ registered?

KY16 MGJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is KY16 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY16 MGJ 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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