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RK16 DWG

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,139 mi
Last recorded55,139 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK16 DWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 55,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 44,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 36,791 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 36,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 36,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 31,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 21,243 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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RK16 DWG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 RK16 DWG, 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 RK16 DWG registered?

RK16 DWG is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is RK16 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK16 DWG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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