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R4 RLF

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,186 mi
Last recorded10,186 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 10,186 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 7,275 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 7,091 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 4,607 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 3,843 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 3,641 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 3,641 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 3,348 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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R4 RLF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 R4 RLF, 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 R4 RLF registered?

R4 RLF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is R4 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 RLF 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.

Does R4 RLF have outstanding finance?

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