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Y8 SSS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,599 mi
Last recorded28,599 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 SSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 28,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 25,976 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 21,597 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 21,585 miles

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

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 Front 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 but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts/stones in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 17,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 14,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 11,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 9,422 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 9,406 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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Y8 SSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y8 SSS, 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 Y8 SSS registered?

Y8 SSS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is Y8 SSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 SSS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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