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HN04 BFZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,862 mi
Last recorded94,862 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 BFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,862 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 88,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 85,286 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side wall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 82,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 80,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 79,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 79,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2015 78,297 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2014 77,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 75,617 miles

cuts in osf tyre and wearing low on inner edge

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2012 74,276 miles

advise front pads worn

advise front tyres worn/wearing on the edges

Pass 21 May 2011 70,733 miles

advise front tyres getting worn on the edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 68,498 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 68,498 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 21 May 2009 65,629 miles

Very slight play in both front upper wishbone ball joints.

Fail 20 May 2009 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

OSR tyre is bald on the inner edge. Unable to fail due to width of tyre.

Very slight play in both front upper wishbone ball joints.

Pass 27 May 2008 58,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,765 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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HN04 BFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HN04 BFZ, 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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HN04 BFZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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