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PF 273

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,206 mi
Last recorded77,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF 273
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 77,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 77,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S & O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 61,925 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 61,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 48,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 34,448 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened top wishbone suspension arm damaged, arm is significantly distorted/out of shape (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 21,047 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Also small chip Offside central (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 21,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Also small chip Offside central (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Minor damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 5,565 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 4,297 miles

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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PF 273 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 63.6%.

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 PF 273, 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 PF 273 registered?

PF 273 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is PF 273 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF 273 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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