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P27 EDD

2017 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,432 mi
Last recorded55,432 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl22,135 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 EDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 55,432 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,118 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner 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 10 Apr 2025 44,786 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,284 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 77,321 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,354 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 27,321 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Jun 2023 44,681 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight brake imbalance

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Weak windscreen washers

Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,478 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 65,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,812 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,717 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,968 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 30,968 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 27,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 27,075 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P27 EDD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P27 EDD, 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 P27 EDD registered?

P27 EDD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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