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X555 DOT

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,296 mi
Last recorded45,296 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 DOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 45,296 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 63,301 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 44,292 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 44,292 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 42,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 62,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 62,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Ride Height Linkage Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 37,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 32,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,329 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,767 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 23,626 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 55,779 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,049 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 52,308 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 52,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,021 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 47,658 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,561 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,655 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 39,663 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,182 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 33,281 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 78,147 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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X555 DOT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X555 DOT, 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 X555 DOT registered?

X555 DOT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is X555 DOT safe to buy?

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