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MK04 ZVD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,179 mi
Last recorded137,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 ZVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 137,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 135,397 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 132,164 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 132,161 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 128,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 126,921 miles

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

spare tyre missing

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 119,150 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 112,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,161 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 87,244 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 72,131 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 32,116 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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MK04 ZVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 MK04 ZVD, 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 MK04 ZVD registered?

MK04 ZVD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MK04 ZVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK04 ZVD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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