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SL66 MER

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,620 mi
Last recorded44,620 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 44,620 miles

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Pass 23 May 2025 43,752 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 43,732 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,079 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 40,129 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 37,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,726 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 33,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2020 31,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,720 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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SL66 MER is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey 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 SL66 MER, 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 SL66 MER registered?

SL66 MER is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is SL66 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL66 MER 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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