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STV 22

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,436 mi
Last recorded20,436 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTV 22
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 20,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 20,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 17,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 16,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 15,956 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 14,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 14,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 12,718 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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STV 22 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 STV 22, 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 STV 22?

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What year was STV 22 registered?

STV 22 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2016.

Is STV 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for STV 22 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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