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T22 PDD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,793 mi
Last recorded108,793 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 PDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,793 miles

Body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 108,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 108,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,426 miles

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

manufactures guards fitted to underside

Fail 3 Jul 2023 107,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

manufactures guards fitted to underside

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,661 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,734 miles

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

wide body kit fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2021 104,734 miles

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

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

wide body kit fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 104,215 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 104,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low UNABLE TO ADJUST (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 104,208 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 101,425 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 101,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won`t adjust (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,040 miles

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

rear prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,376 miles

Engine management light on dash

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 92,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 79,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 79,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,892 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,137 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,815 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,869 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,170 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 21,857 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight damage to o/s/ftyre outer sidewall

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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T22 PDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T22 PDD, 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 T22 PDD registered?

T22 PDD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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