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OU16 HMY

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,740 mi
Last recorded26,740 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 HMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 26,740 miles

Amber Coolant warning lamp illuminated.

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 10 Apr 2026 26,740 miles

Amber Coolant warning lamp illuminated.

Battery warning lamp illuminated.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 26,560 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 26,011 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 26,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 25,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,479 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 22,420 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,844 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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OU16 HMY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU16 HMY, 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 OU16 HMY registered?

OU16 HMY is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is OU16 HMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU16 HMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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