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Y5 ONM

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 ONM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 97,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 90,098 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 90,098 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 80,781 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,805 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 68,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,330 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,511 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 54,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 67,866 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 37,738 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 67,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,446 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 64,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,458 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 63,445 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 62,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak !

Pass 29 May 2015 61,460 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 60,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,652 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,994 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,261 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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Y5 ONM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 Y5 ONM, 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 Y5 ONM registered?

Y5 ONM is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is Y5 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 ONM shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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