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MD04 USL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,403 mi
Last recorded87,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 87,403 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 86,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 85,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 80,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,357 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 79,172 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 75,385 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,426 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

propshaft rear coupling starting to split

Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,424 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

propshaft rear coupling starting to split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,158 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,053 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 USL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MD04 USL, 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 USL registered?

MD04 USL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is MD04 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD04 USL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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