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CE04 HNC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 HNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 110,726 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 108,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 107,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

can not see fuel or brake due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,389 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,808 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 88,807 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 79,064 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2012 56,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,107 miles

Advise Service brake warning on dash.

Advise centre undertray missing.

Advise slight gearbox oil leak.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,267 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

nail in o/s rear tyre

o/s rear tyre on legal limit and worn away on inner edge

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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CE04 HNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CE04 HNC, 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 CE04 HNC registered?

CE04 HNC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is CE04 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 HNC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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