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W3 WNH

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,679 mi
Last recorded160,679 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 WNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,679 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 155,607 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 155,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 83,574 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 149,187 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 81,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 142,862 miles

windscreen has a chip not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear 285/35/18 zr /101y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 78,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear 285/35/18 zr /101y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 134,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 122,169 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 75,329 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 75,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 101,098 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,744 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,275 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,149 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 51,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 34,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,838 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,461 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,556 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,860 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 55,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 49,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 47,434 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,129 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 42,086 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 34,437 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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W3 WNH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W3 WNH, 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 W3 WNH registered?

W3 WNH is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is W3 WNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 WNH shows 36 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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