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M10 DVX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 DVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,251 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 86,250 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,880 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,681 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,687 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 7 Dec 2012 62,428 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 49,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 49,045 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 38,930 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 37,130 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

centre stop light lens slight damage

Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,130 miles

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

centre stop light lens slight damage

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,687 miles

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 16 Oct 2007 32,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2007 27,235 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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M10 DVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M10 DVX, 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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M10 DVX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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