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HG04 UUX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre inside edge uneven 255/40/zr18

Fail 5 Apr 2016 80,710 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre inside edge uneven 255/40/zr18

Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,961 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)

Undertray damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,415 miles

both rear tyres low near wearbands

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre getting low

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres wearing edges slight

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,934 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,560 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 13,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,601 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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HG04 UUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG04 UUX, 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 HG04 UUX registered?

HG04 UUX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is HG04 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 UUX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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