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N20 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,646 mi
Last recorded140,646 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 140,646 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 139,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 138,775 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 138,554 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,822 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 129,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 129,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2018 121,894 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 121,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 116,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 108,622 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,301 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,892 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 24,256 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,691 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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N20 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N20 AMG, 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 N20 AMG registered?

N20 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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