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814 UXE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Cream Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,614 mi
Last recorded5,614 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration814 UXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 5,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 5,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 5,610 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 5,605 miles

Floors have signs of corrosion nr to both sills but not in a prescribed area.

Fail 8 May 2008 5,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Floors have signs of corrosion nr to both sills but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,786 miles

front indie repaired exhaust repaired

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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814 UXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Cream with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 814 UXE, 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 814 UXE registered?

814 UXE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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