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H5 CTA

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,786 mi
Last recorded38,786 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 CTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 38,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 38,040 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 34,542 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,074 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 25,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 21,003 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 21,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 19,028 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 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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H5 CTA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H5 CTA, 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 H5 CTA?

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What year was H5 CTA registered?

H5 CTA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is H5 CTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 CTA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H5 CTA have outstanding finance?

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