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MT54 WHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,224 mi
Last recorded103,224 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 WHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 103,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 103,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,301 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 92,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,583 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft joint cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,583 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft joint cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,880 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,345 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 31,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 20,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 20,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,858 miles

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,479 miles

underbody and sill coverd with plastic

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,806 miles

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 29 Jan 2009

UNABLE TO TEST UNDERBODY AND OUTER SILLS DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 30 Jan 2008 6,803 miles

UNDERBODY OUTERSILLS NOT TESTED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS O/S REAR WHEEL RUN FLAT

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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MT54 WHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT54 WHP, 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 MT54 WHP registered?

MT54 WHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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