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SUN 898

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,729 mi
Last recorded40,729 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUN 898
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 40,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 36,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 32,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 32,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,777 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 26,764 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 21,810 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 15,573 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 15,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 8,441 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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SUN 898 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SUN 898, 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 SUN 898 registered?

SUN 898 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is SUN 898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUN 898 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SUN 898 have outstanding finance?

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