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GF54 WHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,765 mi
Last recorded78,765 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 WHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 8 Oct 2016 78,753 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 74,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,156 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 54,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,409 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,240 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 45,240 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Oct 2007 35,488 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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GF54 WHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF54 WHR, 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 GF54 WHR registered?

GF54 WHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is GF54 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 WHR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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