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HX53 EFN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,776 mi
Last recorded132,776 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 EFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 129,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear arch slightly corroded

under trays fitted some items cannot be inspected

Fail 3 Oct 2022 129,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear arch slightly corroded

under trays fitted some items cannot be inspected

Pass 7 Oct 2021 128,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 127,263 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 124,737 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 124,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 120,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 116,878 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 113,907 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres staring to crack (cords almost visable)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,906 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres staring to crack (cords almost visable)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,849 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 110,849 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 23 Jun 2014 109,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 107,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2012 106,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 103,957 miles

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

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2010 98,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic cover under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2010 98,212 miles

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

plastic cover under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2009 88,010 miles

O/S/F Torque strut dust cover split

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,203 miles

O/S/R indicator cracked.

Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,203 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

O/S/R indicator lamp cracked.

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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HX53 EFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HX53 EFN, 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 HX53 EFN registered?

HX53 EFN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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