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A17 KHD

1997 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

77,852 mi
Last recorded77,852 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl79,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,852 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,754 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 77,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 77,178 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,741 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,974 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,550 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,867 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 71,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,744 miles

Nearside Rear 1 x wheel bolt shorter than the rest

petrol cap seal cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,857 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,149 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,512 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 50,512 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 48,506 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing .

Pass 22 Dec 2008 48,506 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing .

Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,747 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,802 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A17 KHD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 79,403 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 A17 KHD, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 KHD registered?

A17 KHD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is A17 KHD safe to buy?

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