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TP04 PZP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,945 mi
Last recorded112,945 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTP04 PZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 112,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 112,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake backplate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 107,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Connecting arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 98,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,071 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,655 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,855 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,744 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 76,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,734 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,405 miles

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

Offside 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 2 Jul 2010 50,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,453 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 16 Jun 2008 34,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,474 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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TP04 PZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TP04 PZP, 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 TP04 PZP registered?

TP04 PZP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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