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P4 TGG

2018 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,300 mi
Last recorded43,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl19,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 TGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,482 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 40,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 112,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 33,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,194 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 29,604 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,383 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 25,086 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 22,139 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,884 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 88,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 73,132 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 73,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing lower arm (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,294 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P4 TGG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.9% with a typical mileage of 19,050 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 P4 TGG, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P4 TGG registered?

P4 TGG is a 2018 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2018.

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