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K55 PPL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,179 mi
Last recorded65,179 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,179 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 65,178 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/r outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear constant velocity joint gaitor damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,776 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,980 miles

full under trat fitted to under vehicle unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

full under tray fitted under vehicle

rear discs slighty pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,280 miles

advise front discs getting worn and corroded on inner edges

strong advise front tyres worn wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,358 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres slight wear inner edges

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,951 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

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 PPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PPL, 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 K55 PPL registered?

K55 PPL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is K55 PPL safe to buy?

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