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HV04 NVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 NVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,361 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 57,017 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 57,016 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,616 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,569 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 26,569 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,604 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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HV04 NVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 HV04 NVE, 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 HV04 NVE registered?

HV04 NVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HV04 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV04 NVE 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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