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C18 HLA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,670 mi
Last recorded123,670 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 HLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 123,670 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,744 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 102,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2018 91,573 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,295 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 11 Jun 2015 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn over 60%

n/s/f wing damaged

windscreen wipers smeary (special)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,623 miles

Both front spring link arm bushes starting to crack.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing low and has a nail in it.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Offside front shock absorber has slight play in lower joint.

Offside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in it.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 51,623 miles

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

Both front spring link arm bushes starting to crack.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing low and has a nail in it.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Offside front shock absorber has slight play in lower joint.

Offside rear tyre wearing low and has a nail in it.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,601 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,068 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,047 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 31,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes squeek when applied at low speed brake operation and condition o.k

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,717 miles

front brakes squeek when applied at low speed brake operation and condition o.k

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,692 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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C18 HLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C18 HLA, 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 C18 HLA registered?

C18 HLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is C18 HLA safe to buy?

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