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SUM 1B

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,303 mi
Last recorded24,303 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUM 1B
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 24,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 22,200 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 21,757 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 20,069 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 19,082 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 16,986 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 16,986 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre bald on inner edge and going out of shape.

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lumpy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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SUM 1B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,663cc 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 SUM 1B, 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 SUM 1B registered?

SUM 1B is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SUM 1B safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUM 1B 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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