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MM53 LGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,702 mi
Last recorded87,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 87,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,325 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 79,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,141 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,137 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,954 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 66,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 63,097 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,767 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,533 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,968 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,182 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN TO 1.6MM LIMIT

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,387 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,236 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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MM53 LGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 MM53 LGF, 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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MM53 LGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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