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C17 VET

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 VET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 54,404 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 54,350 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,704 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 45,350 miles

Offside Front suspension air bag has oil around bottom

Fail 15 Aug 2024 45,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front suspension air bag has oil around bottom

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,322 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sarting to feather inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to exposing chords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,275 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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C17 VET is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C17 VET, 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 C17 VET registered?

C17 VET is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 2017.

Is C17 VET safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 VET shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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