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LB53 TYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,080 mi
Last recorded96,080 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 TYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 96,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,346 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 92,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake recorded very little effort

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake recorded very little effort

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,125 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 84,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,074 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,694 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,076 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 64,780 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 64,780 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,252 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,252 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 59,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,747 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 47,003 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 36,677 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,436 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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LB53 TYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB53 TYY, 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 LB53 TYY registered?

LB53 TYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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