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HF54 LUP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,608 mi
Last recorded90,608 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 LUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,608 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light misting (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 89,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 88,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 88,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 85,520 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,857 miles

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

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 27 May 2014 83,143 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,394 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,394 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,931 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,695 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,695 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,597 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,697 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,577 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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HF54 LUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF54 LUP, 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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HF54 LUP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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