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MA04 XNB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,339 mi
Last recorded92,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 XNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 92,339 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 92,339 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 91,901 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 87,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,686 miles

all brake discs corroded

wipers poor

Fail 23 Sep 2017 86,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake discs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,533 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 75,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 75,648 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,973 miles

n/s handbrake lazy

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,230 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge close to ply,cords

Pass 7 May 2011 54,226 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,836 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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MA04 XNB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MA04 XNB, 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 MA04 XNB registered?

MA04 XNB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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