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HS53 DWA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,337 mi
Last recorded87,337 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,337 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 87,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 83,168 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under trays fitted preventing access to leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,874 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 80,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,470 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,649 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,224 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 68,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush marked (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 66,117 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,221 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 50,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,514 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 35,970 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Small chips to windscreen.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,970 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Small chips to windscreen.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,577 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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HS53 DWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HS53 DWA, 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 HS53 DWA registered?

HS53 DWA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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