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MC53 JLX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,027 mi
Last recorded149,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 149,027 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 141,644 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 136,234 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 136,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 127,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,979 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage under bonnet. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,075 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 107,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,046 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,278 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,638 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 29,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,004 miles

Nearside 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 JLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

MC53 JLX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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