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79 SJD

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,293 mi
Last recorded32,293 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 SJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 32,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 28,670 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 25,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2023 20,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 15,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perishing outer sidewall/edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 12,393 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 10,066 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020

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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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79 SJD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 22,135 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 79 SJD, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 79 SJD registered?

79 SJD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is 79 SJD safe to buy?

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