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J13 WMS

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

46,649 mi
Last recorded46,649 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 WMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 58,610 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 58,606 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 46,017 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 46,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 46,300 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 44,971 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,714 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 19,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 40,263 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 35,930 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL BUT NOT REACHING PLY CORDS.. REGULAR CHECKS REQUIRED..

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,948 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 25,352 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 20,516 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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J13 WMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 J13 WMS, 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 J13 WMS registered?

J13 WMS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is J13 WMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 WMS shows 28 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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