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C3 PPG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 PPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 84,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,078 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,601 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,599 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 45,702 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,189 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 33,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 31,992 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,360 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,077 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 24,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 19,907 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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C3 PPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,336 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 C3 PPG, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 PPG registered?

C3 PPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is C3 PPG safe to buy?

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