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MV04 ANF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 130,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 130,064 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,869 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 94,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 79,393 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,687 miles

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.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 56,279 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 46,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,598 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,582 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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MV04 ANF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MV04 ANF, 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 MV04 ANF registered?

MV04 ANF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is MV04 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV04 ANF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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