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LT04 BZN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,160 mi
Last recorded127,160 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 BZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 127,160 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass cracked ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 127,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,703 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 125,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/damaged on inner side wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre worn/damaged on inner side wall

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,265 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 96,336 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 96,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 May 2013 87,344 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,626 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 78,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,412 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 50,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,182 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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LT04 BZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LT04 BZN, 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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LT04 BZN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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