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YL17 XHC

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,708 mi
Last recorded40,708 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 40,708 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 37,540 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 30,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,359 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,345 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 21,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,728 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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YL17 XHC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red 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 YL17 XHC, 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 YL17 XHC?

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What year was YL17 XHC registered?

YL17 XHC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is YL17 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XHC 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.

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