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M5 HFV

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,768 mi
Last recorded32,768 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 HFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2026 32,768 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,872 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 25,158 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 9 Aug 2023 21,214 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,244 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 12,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive small engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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M5 HFV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 HFV, 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 M5 HFV registered?

M5 HFV is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2016.

Is M5 HFV safe to buy?

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