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SL65 HTS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,362 mi
Last recorded37,362 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL65 HTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,362 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 37,362 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,340 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 31,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 26,619 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2022 20,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 14,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,385 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 9,360 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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SL65 HTS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SL65 HTS, 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

How do I check the history of SL65 HTS?

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What year was SL65 HTS registered?

SL65 HTS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is SL65 HTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL65 HTS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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