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HF04 BXL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,693 mi
Last recorded93,693 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 BXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,693 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 Mar 2017 93,690 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,324 miles

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Damaged.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 80,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Damaged.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,714 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 36,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,626 miles

unable to inspect steering & suspension fully due to covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,136 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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HF04 BXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HF04 BXL, 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 HF04 BXL registered?

HF04 BXL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HF04 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 BXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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