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DN04 GGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,535 mi
Last recorded101,535 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 GGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush and ball. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush and ball. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 101,041 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,709 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,693 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,043 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,147 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 47,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,534 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,307 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,117 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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DN04 GGX 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 81.3%.

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 DN04 GGX, 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 DN04 GGX registered?

DN04 GGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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The MOT history for DN04 GGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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