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MDZ 1474

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,727 mi
Last recorded126,727 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDZ 1474
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,727 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 125,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 124,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 123,241 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 123,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 121,564 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 120,621 miles

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Near side front tyre outer wall damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,798 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 107,321 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

SRS warning light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 93,551 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,784 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 65,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 53,035 miles

Nearside Front 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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MDZ 1474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MDZ 1474, 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 MDZ 1474 registered?

MDZ 1474 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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