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W8 SJR

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,936 mi
Last recorded26,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 SJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 26,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 24,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 21,849 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 21,849 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 19,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perishing and 3 - 4.mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 19,286 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split open / exposing inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perishing 5.mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder perishing and 3 - 4.mm remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 15,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 13,622 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 11,365 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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W8 SJR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W8 SJR, 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 W8 SJR registered?

W8 SJR is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is W8 SJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 SJR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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