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MV04 TTX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 TTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 126,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 123,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,170 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 116,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre left exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre left exhaust box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 107,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 107,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,855 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2015 101,845 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 92,665 miles

Arch liners fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Sill covers fitted

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,289 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,961 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,655 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 30,654 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,539 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 TTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MV04 TTX, 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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MV04 TTX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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