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V10 VAO

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,499 mi
Last recorded55,499 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 VAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 55,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 48,785 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 40,654 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 33,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 23,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 18,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 17,480 miles

under body cover fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 13,075 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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V10 VAO 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V10 VAO, 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 V10 VAO registered?

V10 VAO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is V10 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 VAO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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