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SEW 6K

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,084 mi
Last recorded16,084 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 6K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 16,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 13,478 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2024 11,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 8,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 3,546 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 3,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction possible mis fire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 3,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 3,361 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 3,361 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front + rear (0.1 (d))

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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SEW 6K 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 SEW 6K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SEW 6K?

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What year was SEW 6K registered?

SEW 6K is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SEW 6K safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEW 6K shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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