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S50 NMR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,482 mi
Last recorded47,482 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 NMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 47,482 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both start corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 47,481 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both start corroding (5.3.2 (b))

tpms /tyre pressure monitor/ light on

Pass 14 Jul 2025 45,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,638 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 41,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,061 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 39,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Play in spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,821 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2020 28,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 20,344 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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S50 NMR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S50 NMR, 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 S50 NMR registered?

S50 NMR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is S50 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 NMR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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