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V80 NSL

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,134 mi
Last recorded45,134 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 NSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 45,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 45,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 35,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 31,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,931 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r tire getting low 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2021 28,931 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r tire getting low 3mm

Pass 17 Dec 2019 20,118 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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V80 NSL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,663cc 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 V80 NSL, 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 V80 NSL registered?

V80 NSL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2017.

Is V80 NSL safe to buy?

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