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MBD 965

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,321 mi
Last recorded17,321 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBD 965
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 17,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 15,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 10,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 9,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 7,612 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 7,392 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 5,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 3,980 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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MBD 965 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,461cc 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 MBD 965, 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 MBD 965 registered?

MBD 965 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2016.

Is MBD 965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBD 965 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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