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F8 NJC

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,766 mi
Last recorded29,766 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 NJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 29,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 27,909 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 26,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 25,806 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 25,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,481 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 19,230 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 19,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 16,706 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 15,380 miles

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

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

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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F8 NJC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F8 NJC, 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 F8 NJC registered?

F8 NJC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 February 2017.

Is F8 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 NJC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F8 NJC have outstanding finance?

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