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AU17 LJL

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,195 mi
Last recorded55,195 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 LJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 55,195 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 48,060 miles

Nearside Front Multi light, moisture inside. Beam pattern effected

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 42,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 42,034 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,574 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 28,281 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 22,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 19,154 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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AU17 LJL 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 AU17 LJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU17 LJL registered?

AU17 LJL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AU17 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 LJL 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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