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SL63 BAM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,147 mi
Last recorded33,147 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 BAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 33,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 33,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 27,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 22,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 17,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 13,822 miles

front tyres have sidewall damage,under trays fitted

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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SL63 BAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL63 BAM, 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 SL63 BAM registered?

SL63 BAM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is SL63 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL63 BAM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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