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DH04 BWN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3742cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

47,859 mi
Last recorded47,859 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 BWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,742cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,859 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3mm now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 47,212 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 46,675 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 45,242 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,815 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 40,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,703 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,057 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,233 miles

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.

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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DH04 BWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,742cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DH04 BWN, 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 DH04 BWN registered?

DH04 BWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is DH04 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH04 BWN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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