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PF53 YPG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,817 mi
Last recorded121,817 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 YPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,515 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 105,991 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 105,929 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre damaged in tread

Tyres getting close to limit

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 80,669 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,095 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,210 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,154 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,069 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,173 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,909 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 29,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,180 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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PF53 YPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF53 YPG, 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 PF53 YPG registered?

PF53 YPG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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