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GF04 DYH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,941 mi
Last recorded151,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 DYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 151,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 150,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 148,531 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 140,281 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 140,281 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 133,406 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 125,736 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,540 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 119,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 22 Jun 2015 111,223 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 111,223 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,310 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

windscreen has damage over 10mm in zone a but not in drivers view.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 102,247 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

windscreen has damage over 10mm in zone a but not in drivers view.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 93,712 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 93,712 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,552 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Apr 2011 78,980 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 57,495 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 17 Mar 2007 42,878 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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GF04 DYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GF04 DYH, 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 GF04 DYH registered?

GF04 DYH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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