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A13 BNG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,642 mi
Last recorded90,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,843 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 88,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 88,075 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Both sides (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 88,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,665 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 75,174 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 70,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 69,342 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 69,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 65,495 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,612 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 59,610 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in it (can not be repaired)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,558 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 39,209 miles

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

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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A13 BNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A13 BNG, 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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A13 BNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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