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WG16 ZYC

2016 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,439 mi
Last recorded45,439 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl26,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG16 ZYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 45,439 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 43,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 43,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 42,893 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 31,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 35,810 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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WG16 ZYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WG16 ZYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG16 ZYC?

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What year was WG16 ZYC registered?

WG16 ZYC is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is WG16 ZYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG16 ZYC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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