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A19 RUS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,602 mi
Last recorded90,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 90,602 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,142 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 86,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 82,775 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer not working

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,409 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers fitted

offside front jacking pad missing

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,205 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,246 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 31,805 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 31,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,557 miles

front number plate loose

n/s mirror loose

Fail 1 Mar 2007 16,557 miles

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

front number plate loose

n/s mirror loose

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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A19 RUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A19 RUS, 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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A19 RUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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