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RPT 685

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,063 mi
Last recorded31,063 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPT 685
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 31,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,659 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,516 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 23,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,882 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner side (5.2.3 (e))

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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RPT 685 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RPT 685, 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 RPT 685 registered?

RPT 685 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2016.

Is RPT 685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPT 685 shows 8 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 RPT 685 have outstanding finance?

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