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LAM 8N

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,993 mi
Last recorded55,993 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAM 8N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 53,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge/below 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 53,825 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edge/below 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 48,602 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 48,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 36,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 36,706 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 17,780 miles

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 14 Sep 2019 12,698 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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LAM 8N is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LAM 8N, 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 LAM 8N registered?

LAM 8N is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is LAM 8N safe to buy?

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