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8888 CP

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,192 mi
Last recorded36,192 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8888 CP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 36,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 30,176 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 19,795 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 16,978 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 16,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2021 12,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 10,801 miles
Pass 17 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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8888 CP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 8888 CP, 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 8888 CP registered?

8888 CP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is 8888 CP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8888 CP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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