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G9 RSN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 RSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,636 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 78,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,906 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,859 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 65,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,418 miles

Bolts missing from split rims

Front brakes binding slightly

Front brakes disc have micro cracks

Front offside tyre worn such that ply or cords nearly exposed

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 62,385 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Bolts missing from split rims

Front brakes binding slightly

Front brakes disc have micro cracks

Front offside tyre worn such that ply or cords nearly exposed

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,809 miles

Micro-cracking on surface of both front brake discs

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,985 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,830 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 46,069 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 46,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 39,626 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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G9 RSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G9 RSN, 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 G9 RSN registered?

G9 RSN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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