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K55 PPD

1995 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,993 mi
Last recorded41,993 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl87,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 41,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 41,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 41,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 40,309 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 40,130 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 39,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear and surface corrosion on discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp and bolts corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 39,446 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

rear sub frame pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 39,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around front/top of engine and offside of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,717 miles

Fuel tank cap seal perished but not on part that meets filler neck.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 38,586 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background Both number plates display honeycomb background. (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,578 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,591 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 31,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,791 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,713 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,645 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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K55 PPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 87,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K55 PPD, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K55 PPD registered?

K55 PPD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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