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J102 DYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,464 mi
Last recorded15,464 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 15,464 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 15,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,414 miles

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

Rear Nail in tyre both. ()

Pass 5 Feb 2015 3,007 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 2,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front and rear coil springs rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2013 2,473 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 2,182 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

battery in boot insecure

steering box damp with light misting of oil

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 24 Feb 2011 1,815 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 19 Feb 2010 1,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 29 Aug 2008 1 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both front roadwheels

Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,260 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 85,608 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 80,655 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 80,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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J102 DYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J102 DYR, 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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J102 DYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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