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P23 NLS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,093 mi
Last recorded40,093 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 NLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 40,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 34,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 23,841 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 12,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 11,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,929 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 7,276 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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P23 NLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P23 NLS, 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 P23 NLS registered?

P23 NLS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is P23 NLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 NLS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P23 NLS have outstanding finance?

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