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GL17 FHG

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,268 mi
Last recorded36,268 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 FHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 36,268 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 31,526 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 31,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CAN SEE CORDS + NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT CANT SEE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 31,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CAN SEE CORDS + NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured CRACKED ALLOY INNER (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords DEEP CUT CANT SEE CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 31,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (REAR) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 21,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 17,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 15,480 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 13,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 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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GL17 FHG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL17 FHG, 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 GL17 FHG registered?

GL17 FHG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is GL17 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 FHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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