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SL16 SJR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,278 mi
Last recorded54,278 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 SJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 54,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2025 51,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 48,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 44,940 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 44,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 42,202 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 39,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 35,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 27,600 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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SL16 SJR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL16 SJR, 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 SL16 SJR registered?

SL16 SJR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is SL16 SJR safe to buy?

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