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DK04 NHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,658 mi
Last recorded135,658 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 NHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 135,658 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 135,658 miles

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))

Fail 9 Oct 2023

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2023

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 131,887 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 129,579 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 129,576 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 126,977 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2019 126,764 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 120,250 miles

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))

Pass 18 May 2017 113,194 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2017 113,192 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2016 104,941 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 91,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,171 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,592 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,245 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,722 miles

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.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,890 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,890 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,317 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,038 miles

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?

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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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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