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JIG 553

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,037 mi
Last recorded68,037 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 553
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,068 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 37,941 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))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 29,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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JIG 553 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JIG 553, 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 JIG 553 registered?

JIG 553 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2017.

Is JIG 553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 553 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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