MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,809 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
both nearside and offside front tyres are slightly deteriorated on outer thread edges
oil leak
slight movement in the steering system joints
slight smear from the front wiper blades
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and both front to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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DE04 DDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 DE04 DDF, 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 DE04 DDF registered?
DE04 DDF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.
Is DE04 DDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE04 DDF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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