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ET04 BJK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,292 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,236 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,006 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 77,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,938 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front cuts in tyre inner side wall

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 48,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,513 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 39,511 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 32,332 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,071 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,788 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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ET04 BJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ET04 BJK, 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 ET04 BJK registered?

ET04 BJK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is ET04 BJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 BJK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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