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L27 DJN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,011 mi
Last recorded80,011 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 DJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,011 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged delaminated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,386 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,583 miles

Front pads appear to be wearing close to limit

Fail 1 Oct 2019 75,583 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Front pads appear to be wearing close to limit

Pass 8 Oct 2018 72,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,753 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,121 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 63,751 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,703 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,877 miles

surface cracks in both front tyres

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear on inner shoulders of both rear tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,935 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,144 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,144 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,143 miles

Centre brake light lense in boot lid cracked.

Front tyres starting to crack.

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,933 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack within treads.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,538 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 28,538 miles

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

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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L27 DJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L27 DJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L27 DJN registered?

L27 DJN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2004.

Is L27 DJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L27 DJN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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