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818 RHW

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,908 mi
Last recorded49,908 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration818 RHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 49,908 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 45,351 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 45,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 32,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 19,218 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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818 RHW 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 87.5%.

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 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 818 RHW, 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 818 RHW registered?

818 RHW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is 818 RHW safe to buy?

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