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RCA 299B

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCA 299B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 92,388 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,453 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 59,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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RCA 299B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RCA 299B, 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 RCA 299B registered?

RCA 299B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is RCA 299B safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCA 299B shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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