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AHZ 7270

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 7270
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,821 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 51,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2014 51,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,238 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 484,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,986 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,998 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AHZ 7270 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHZ 7270, 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 AHZ 7270 registered?

AHZ 7270 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is AHZ 7270 safe to buy?

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