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SJS 13X

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Orange Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,337 mi
Last recorded50,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJS 13X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 50,337 miles
Pass 30 May 2026 92,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 92,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 49,104 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 91,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 45,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 41,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,664 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 90,377 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,677 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 88,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 85,554 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,908 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wheel alignment required

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,607 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,898 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 61,162 miles

under vehicle covered by plastic trim

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,251 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005

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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SJS 13X is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Orange with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SJS 13X, 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 SJS 13X registered?

SJS 13X is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is SJS 13X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJS 13X shows 28 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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