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LR54 BVW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 BVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,435 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,435 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,238 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 96,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,368 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 85,094 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber has play at botton mounting (ball joint)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 81,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 65,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,377 miles

Nearside 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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LR54 BVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR54 BVW, 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

How do I check the history of LR54 BVW?

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What year was LR54 BVW registered?

LR54 BVW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LR54 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 BVW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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