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BL04 CHH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,002 mi
Last recorded67,002 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,002 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 66,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,042 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,053 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,624 miles

Off side hand brake half as effective as nearside off side lower balljiont rubber split

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,264 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 49,256 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,847 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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BL04 CHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL04 CHH, 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 BL04 CHH registered?

BL04 CHH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is BL04 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 CHH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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