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BO55 FER

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,178 mi
Last recorded17,178 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 FER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 12,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 10,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 8,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 8,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 3,309 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 3,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2021 2,516 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 1,430 miles
Pass 17 May 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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BO55 FER is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BO55 FER, 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

How do I check the history of BO55 FER?

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What year was BO55 FER registered?

BO55 FER is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is BO55 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 FER shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BO55 FER have outstanding finance?

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