MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,089 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle undertrays obscure testible items
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Various covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Various covers fitted
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AP04 EKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP04 EKD, 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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AP04 EKD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.
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