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L4 LSG

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,039 mi
Last recorded45,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 LSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,039 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm with shocker bolted to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 38,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 33,870 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 33,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 32,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 29,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 25,915 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 18,246 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 16,488 miles

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

undertrays fitted

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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L4 LSG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 L4 LSG, 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 L4 LSG registered?

L4 LSG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is L4 LSG safe to buy?

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