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MD53 JSX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,885 mi
Last recorded55,885 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 JSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 47,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front fluid suspension niple damp

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,170 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,601 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,799 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 35,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,073 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 25,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 25,395 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 23,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 23,244 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,736 miles

front brake pads are worn to legal limit front discs are very worn

suspension soft

Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,423 miles

n/srear tyre is cut on sidewall

noise from hand brake

Fail 16 Jan 2009 15,378 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/srear tyre is cut on sidewall

noise from hand brake

Pass 31 Jan 2008 12,271 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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MD53 JSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MD53 JSX, 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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MD53 JSX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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