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DL04 RZW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,372 mi
Last recorded153,372 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 153,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play lower joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 136,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low reading

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2016 111,817 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 111,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under covers and engine bay covers

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,580 miles

advise nearside front seat belt stork

Fail 27 Aug 2014 85,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front seat belt stork

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,704 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,521 miles

Front brake discs show signs of wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,890 miles

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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DL04 RZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL04 RZW, 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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DL04 RZW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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