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MSM 647

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,394 mi
Last recorded153,394 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSM 647
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 153,394 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2023 145,850 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 140,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,694 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 130,914 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,429 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 122,429 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,545 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,951 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,249 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to the o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 8 Aug 2014 81,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight damage to the o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 76,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 71,203 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to o/s/r tyre wall

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,068 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,225 miles

both rear brake discs worn

slight wear both front discs

Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,222 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both rear brake discs worn

slight wear both front discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 27,343 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 21,332 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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MSM 647 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MSM 647, 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 MSM 647 registered?

MSM 647 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2004.

Is MSM 647 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSM 647 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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