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N70 JCM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 JCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,408 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2.2mm and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm and cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 35,859 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 29,804 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in Head Lamp and Starting to Effect Beam Image

Nearside Front Stone Chip on Windscreen

Nearside Front Stone Chip on Windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2021 21,408 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 15,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 15,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 10,152 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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N70 JCM 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 87.5%.

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 N70 JCM, 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 N70 JCM registered?

N70 JCM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 2016.

Is N70 JCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 JCM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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