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MC53 GKZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,974 mi
Last recorded122,974 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 GKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 122,974 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes covered in silicone / Obscuring inspection of pipes/ No visible or obvious leaks

Pass 22 Aug 2019 118,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded silicon around some pipes obscuring the inspection. vehicle smells of fuel. ()

Fail 21 Aug 2019 118,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,483 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Lower ball rose joint has slight play

Pass 11 May 2017 113,427 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded in wheel arches

Both front tyres worn close to limit and the nearside rear

Fail 2 May 2017 113,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (aluminium arm) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front brake pipes corroded in wheel arches

Both front tyres worn close to limit and the nearside rear

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2016 108,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 105,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 99,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,268 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 53,133 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,133 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,775 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,156 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,960 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)

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 GKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 MC53 GKZ, 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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MC53 GKZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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