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42 MAC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,663 mi
Last recorded67,663 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 67,663 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 67,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 65,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 65,392 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,376 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,495 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Fail 12 Jan 2012 43,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 35,440 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 35,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,017 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 22,421 miles

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)

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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42 MAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 42 MAC, 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 42 MAC registered?

42 MAC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is 42 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 MAC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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