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MT53 HYZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,319 mi
Last recorded83,319 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 HYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,319 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 81,859 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 79,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 78,753 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 78,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 77,481 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 73,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 73,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 71,342 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,750 miles

advise on n/s front and n/s rear tyre wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,627 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,256 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,467 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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MT53 HYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MT53 HYZ, 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 MT53 HYZ registered?

MT53 HYZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is MT53 HYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 HYZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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