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904 URA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,677 mi
Last recorded78,677 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration904 URA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 78,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint worn, strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension unit/shock absorber light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and partially covered (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower joint worn, strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlight light output slightly reduced

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 78,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 78,485 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges and slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,838 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,088 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has small crack inner wall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 54,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,644 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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904 URA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 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 904 URA, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 904 URA registered?

904 URA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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