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W2 EVL

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests49 (42 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,055 mi
Last recorded69,055 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

42 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 69,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,538 miles

Nearside Front large corrosion hole to lower section of the wing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear washer not working

Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,960 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 56,906 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre worn on edge and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2025 160,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 131,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 49,451 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 157,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 157,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,356 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 129,340 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excessive corrosion on rear of sill which is weakened (recommend checking structure underneath sideskirts) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 36,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 127,518 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 148,330 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,837 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 125,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 140,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 22,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,699 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 138,939 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 20,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 117,313 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 17,328 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 17,328 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 128,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 123,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 109,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 110,709 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,341 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some testable items

windscreen crack/damage n/s but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,736 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 100,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 100,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,804 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 74,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,868 miles

brake pad wear light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,845 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted / scored

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 42,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 49,999 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner of tread.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,275 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,450 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,574 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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W2 EVL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W2 EVL, 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 W2 EVL registered?

W2 EVL is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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