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X9 EHS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 EHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 48,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,918 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 47,918 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,803 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,313 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 45,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,205 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 36,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 18,030 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 15,474 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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X9 EHS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X9 EHS, 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 X9 EHS registered?

X9 EHS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2016.

Is X9 EHS safe to buy?

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