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IXZ 1178

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 1178
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 131,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 129,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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

Offside Front lower arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 128,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 125,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 125,723 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 120,461 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 110,352 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 110,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed innerwall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed innerwall split open (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,839 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 92,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,433 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,453 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 63,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 52,032 miles

o/s/f fog light missing

Pass 9 May 2008 39,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,056 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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IXZ 1178 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 IXZ 1178, 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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IXZ 1178 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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