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HD54 AHA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,283 mi
Last recorded117,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 AHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 117,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,169 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted to vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 105,136 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 105,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 100,610 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 95,187 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,327 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 7 Nov 2014 79,062 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,728 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,736 miles

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

unable to carryout through inspection of some components due to manufactures under trays

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,673 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,742 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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HD54 AHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HD54 AHA, 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 HD54 AHA registered?

HD54 AHA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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