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GX53 UTL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

64,857 mi
Last recorded64,857 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 63,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 63,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 60,248 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 58,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,502 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 36,534 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,470 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,234 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,367 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,862 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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GX53 UTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GX53 UTL, 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 GX53 UTL registered?

GX53 UTL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is GX53 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 UTL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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