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GD04 AVT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,691 mi
Last recorded85,691 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 AVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 85,691 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 85,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 82,242 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,649 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 78,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,791 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 66,299 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,136 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,850 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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GD04 AVT 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 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD04 AVT, 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 GD04 AVT registered?

GD04 AVT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is GD04 AVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 AVT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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