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MC53 CFY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,649 mi
Last recorded64,649 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 CFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 64,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,884 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow around mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,734 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has damaged outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 40,451 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,449 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 39,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,834 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 29,337 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Small cuts in offside front tyre

Two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,527 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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MC53 CFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC53 CFY, 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 MC53 CFY registered?

MC53 CFY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is MC53 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC53 CFY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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