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P16 WJB

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,229 mi
Last recorded54,229 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 WJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 54,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 53,834 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 53,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,137 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,062 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,756 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,207 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 50,522 miles

Central Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,450 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 48,280 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,824 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,824 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,954 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,954 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,539 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,523 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 35,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P16 WJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 P16 WJB, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P16 WJB registered?

P16 WJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P16 WJB safe to buy?

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