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PGL 4

2015 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3604cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,072 mi
Last recorded14,072 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl29,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGL 4
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,604cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 14,072 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 53,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (just acceptable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 53,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (just acceptable) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,030 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 53,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 51,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,306 miles

Both seat belt retracting mechanisms are slow

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 46,304 miles

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

Both seat belt retracting mechanisms are slow

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,897 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,416 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,239 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,183 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,103 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,665 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,769 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,182 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 21,468 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,668 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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PGL 4 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,604cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 29,052 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 PGL 4, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PGL 4 registered?

PGL 4 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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