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TFK 62

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,978 mi
Last recorded23,978 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFK 62
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 23,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2025 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 23,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

service due

slight noise engine area

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,899 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 65,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2023 65,050 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 235/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 20,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,107 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 18,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,313 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2021 17,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 34,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 15,260 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 11,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 7,169 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 7,160 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 5,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 4,886 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2015 3,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 2,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,811 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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TFK 62 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TFK 62, 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 TFK 62 registered?

TFK 62 is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is TFK 62 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFK 62 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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