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L27 RWS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 RWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 82,223 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted preventing inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested may cause damage to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2022 82,086 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 81,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,607 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 77,593 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 77,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,843 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,983 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,402 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 69,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 63,361 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,876 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 33,473 miles

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 RWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWS, 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 L27 RWS registered?

L27 RWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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