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P777 SSA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

111,213 mi
Last recorded111,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 SSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 111,213 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 111,213 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,541 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 103,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 103,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,282 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,470 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 91,113 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 91,056 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,601 miles

Front Both front tyres at 2mm tread depth

Pass 6 Dec 2016 85,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded can only partially see (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded can only partially see (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,422 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and bald in inner tread edges [SUGGEST REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE]

n/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge [suggest re-check in approx two months]

Fail 22 Dec 2014 79,422 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low and bald in inner tread edges [SUGGEST REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE]

n/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge [suggest re-check in approx two months]

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,715 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,499 miles

front brake pads not fully checked [visual,wheels on]

Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,577 miles

rear brake pads 70% worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 21,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,988 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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P777 SSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P777 SSA, 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 P777 SSA registered?

P777 SSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is P777 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P777 SSA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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