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GD04 YLP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,725 mi
Last recorded88,725 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre perishing and worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,397 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 75,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre has deep cut on inner wall but (no cords or ply exposed time of test)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyres has cut on inner wall but no (cords or ply exposed time of test)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 70,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,001 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 59,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,362 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 37,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,995 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 10,050 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YLP, 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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GD04 YLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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