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AY04 DDL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 DDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 72,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 70,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 69,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 67,707 miles

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2018 66,880 miles

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

offside front suspension strut lower ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre near wear band indicators. Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2018 66,880 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front suspension strut lower ball joint has slight play

offside front tyre near wear band indicators. Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,710 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2015 64,771 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 19 May 2015 64,771 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,241 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2013 60,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 60,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,683 miles

n/s headlamp washer not working.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,432 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,115 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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 29 Apr 2009 45,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,343 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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AY04 DDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY04 DDL, 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 AY04 DDL registered?

AY04 DDL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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