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DSV 130

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,032 mi
Last recorded64,032 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 130
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 64,032 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,543 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 58,470 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 58,462 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,552 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 56,552 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 May 2016 53,736 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,705 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2015 47,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 37,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 31,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 26,924 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,840 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s f and o/s r tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 16,643 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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DSV 130 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DSV 130, 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 DSV 130 registered?

DSV 130 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is DSV 130 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 130 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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