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JHZ 6474

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,827 mi
Last recorded137,827 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 6474
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 137,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (ball joint) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable parts

Fail 8 Aug 2023 137,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (ball joint) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable parts

Pass 18 Jul 2022 135,779 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2021 132,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 129,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

full under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Aug 2019 126,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play damper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2017 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,802 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,211 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 96,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 66,870 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 66,870 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,800 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing low on tread(budg 255/40/18y)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread(pir 285/35/18w)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,266 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)

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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JHZ 6474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JHZ 6474, 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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JHZ 6474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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