MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Minor engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper blades slightly deteriorated / worn
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor engine oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear exhaust heatshield slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper blades slightly deteriorated / worn
Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Flickers (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front and both offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
noise from nearside rear handbrake shoes when wheell is turned
rear brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
noise from nearside rear handbrake shoes when wheell is turned
rear brake pads getting low
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise vision impaired by underpaneling.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DK04 NHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 DK04 NHP, 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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DK04 NHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.
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