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MD04 SHZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,889 mi
Last recorded102,889 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 SHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 102,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 97,688 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2020 94,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,454 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 30 Jun 2015 80,614 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2015 80,614 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,824 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 71,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,670 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 37,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,504 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 36,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,060 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,198 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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MD04 SHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 MD04 SHZ, 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 MD04 SHZ registered?

MD04 SHZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is MD04 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD04 SHZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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