MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
undertray fitted limiting the view of testable items
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
mud underside,limited vision
slight play in steering
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
mud underside,limited vision
slight play in steering
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust is corroded
Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak
under tray fitted
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades poor (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom of shock (2.5.B.1a)
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake discs worn.
Undertray fitted.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
can not see all brakes
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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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BW04 OWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 OWL, 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 BW04 OWL registered?
BW04 OWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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