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LV54 NWN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,865 mi
Last recorded48,865 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 NWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 48,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 48,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel has slight binding

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 48,361 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel has slight binding

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

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 47,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 46,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,456 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,456 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,407 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,937 miles

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,937 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,176 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,988 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,134 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre side wall slight cut

near side rear tyre side wall slight cut

off side front tyre side wall slight cut

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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LV54 NWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV54 NWN, 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 LV54 NWN registered?

LV54 NWN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is LV54 NWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 NWN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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