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EY53 GVZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,511 mi
Last recorded59,511 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 GVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,511 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,856 miles

Headlight masks fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 55,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlight masks fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 49,446 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 49,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,606 miles

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

vehicle is a left hand drive stickers fitted to head lamps rear fog lamp has been converted

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,338 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,718 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 27,982 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EY53 GVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY53 GVZ, 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 EY53 GVZ registered?

EY53 GVZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is EY53 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY53 GVZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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