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ET53 NVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,480 mi
Last recorded20,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,480 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,350 miles

all 4 tyres cracking between treads

undertrays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking between treads

undertrays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 20,167 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 20,167 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 20,062 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,840 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 19,834 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,997 miles

O/S/F SHOCK MISTING.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,611 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,524 miles

unable to test most of the underside of vehicle o/s and n/s outer body sills due to covers

Pass 10 Jan 2007 9,882 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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ET53 NVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ET53 NVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET53 NVZ?

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What year was ET53 NVZ registered?

ET53 NVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is ET53 NVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 NVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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