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BW04 MYP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 MYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2017 140,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edge 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,248 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 83,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,710 miles

both rear wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

Fail 2 Jul 2010 70,710 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

parking brake effort just on legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,966 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,634 miles

drivers mirror loose

Fail 12 Jun 2007 28,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers mirror loose

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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BW04 MYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW04 MYP, 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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BW04 MYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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