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17 PD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,852 mi
Last recorded62,852 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 PD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,852 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing internal damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024
Pass 28 Apr 2023

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 60,071 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 60,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,642 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 59,619 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 57,735 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower spring arm outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 54,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 50,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,938 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,165 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,668 miles

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

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 5 Dec 2013 37,828 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,889 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 26,359 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,297 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Dec 2009 22,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 10,714 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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17 PD 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 80%.

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 17 PD, 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 17 PD registered?

17 PD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is 17 PD safe to buy?

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