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V12 GAC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,674 mi
Last recorded65,674 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 65,674 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 62,353 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play LIFT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play LIFT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,745 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 57,745 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,604 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 52,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 42,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 34,573 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 34,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 27,295 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 27,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 21,631 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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V12 GAC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V12 GAC, 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 V12 GAC registered?

V12 GAC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2016.

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