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C1 WAR

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,289 mi
Last recorded51,289 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 WAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 51,289 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 51,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 46,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 41,777 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 38,923 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm remaining OS + NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm remaining. OS + NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 35,362 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 29,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 25,425 miles
Pass 18 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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C1 WAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C1 WAR, 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 C1 WAR registered?

C1 WAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is C1 WAR safe to buy?

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