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NE04 DZJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,083 mi
Last recorded118,083 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE04 DZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 118,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,612 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 97,484 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 83,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,687 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 68,549 miles

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

v belt idler pulley collapsed

Pass 7 Dec 2009 61,619 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,951 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 50,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,194 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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NE04 DZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NE04 DZJ, 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 NE04 DZJ registered?

NE04 DZJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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