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BD04 PDY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,131 mi
Last recorded70,131 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 PDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 70,131 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,997 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 69,994 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,191 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 68,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 68,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,379 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 63,960 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 63,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension unit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint suspension unit (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,706 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,035 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,034 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 38,288 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 31,110 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2010 28,040 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 22,415 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 17,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 17,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,836 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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BD04 PDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD04 PDY, 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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BD04 PDY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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