MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,073 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
lift in offside and nearside front lower shock absorber bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
n/s front road wheel outer rim damaged.
n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
o/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s front road wheel outer rim damaged.
n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
o/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
o/s rear tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front wiper blades do not clear the windscreen effectively
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)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front wiper blades do not clear the windscreen effectively
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
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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DBZ 4896 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 DBZ 4896, 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 DBZ 4896 registered?
DBZ 4896 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.
Is DBZ 4896 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBZ 4896 shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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