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MV54 RZB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,802 mi
Last recorded146,802 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 RZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 146,802 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2024 146,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2023 145,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 125,123 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 113,993 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,160 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,250 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,832 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,832 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,865 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 72,809 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,294 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,373 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,349 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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MV54 RZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MV54 RZB, 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 MV54 RZB registered?

MV54 RZB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is MV54 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV54 RZB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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