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LJ53 OAH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,288 mi
Last recorded57,288 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,547 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 51,546 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing low,bald on edge,cracking and old

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and further wear on the edge could result init becoming illegal

Fail 7 Oct 2010 39,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,749 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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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LJ53 OAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ53 OAH, 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 LJ53 OAH registered?

LJ53 OAH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is LJ53 OAH safe to buy?

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