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S55 NEM

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,957 mi
Last recorded39,957 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 NEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 39,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 35,452 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 29,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear seen on inside of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 29,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords seen on cut or split on side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure under tray is secure but loose,may rattle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear seen on inside of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre seen with a nail in ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 22,237 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Apr 2023 22,154 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 16,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 9,501 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 8,238 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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S55 NEM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S55 NEM, 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 S55 NEM registered?

S55 NEM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is S55 NEM safe to buy?

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