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CV04 LKC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,142 mi
Last recorded64,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,142 miles

Undertray not fully secure with slight damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake fault warning on dash

Fail 6 Jul 2022 64,141 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure with slight damage (8.1.1 (b) (i))

brake fault warning on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning light (service brake visit workshop)

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,148 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake warning message on dash

Unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes due to plastic trims fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,146 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake warning message on dash

Unable to fully inspect rear metal brake pipes due to plastic trims fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front both front tyres light perishing on shoulder of tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,124 miles

Front discs lipped

Front wheel bearings have slight play

engine cover/ under trays and sill protectors fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,072 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass in poor condition

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,180 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2015 39,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 30,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,873 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,119 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,582 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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CV04 LKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV04 LKC, 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 CV04 LKC registered?

CV04 LKC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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