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SV17 RVW

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,682 mi
Last recorded32,682 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV17 RVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 32,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 27,899 miles

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Pass 10 Apr 2024 21,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 17,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 17,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 15 May 2023 16,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 13,438 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 13,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 8,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 5,785 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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SV17 RVW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV17 RVW, 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 SV17 RVW registered?

SV17 RVW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is SV17 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV17 RVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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