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P1 PDE

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,348 mi
Last recorded42,348 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 PDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 42,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 39,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 29,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 28,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 26,541 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 11 Feb 2021 23,464 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 23,456 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 21,169 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 15,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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P1 PDE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P1 PDE, 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 P1 PDE registered?

P1 PDE is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is P1 PDE safe to buy?

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