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W4 LLN

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,957 mi
Last recorded31,957 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 LLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,957 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 31,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 30,619 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,438 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Feb 2021 20,460 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 17,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 13,786 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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W4 LLN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc 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 W4 LLN, 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 W4 LLN registered?

W4 LLN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is W4 LLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 LLN 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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