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E1 NGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,727 mi
Last recorded47,727 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 NGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,727 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2023 47,551 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,171 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,038 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 10 Mar 2021

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 46,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,164 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 45,206 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,191 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,619 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,943 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,901 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking. cords not exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,613 miles

nearside front tyre outer shoulder perished. cords not exposd

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread. cords not exposed

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,394 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,517 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)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,324 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,364 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,181 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 27,181 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,962 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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E1 NGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E1 NGA, 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 E1 NGA registered?

E1 NGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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