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NY53 BDE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,695 mi
Last recorded37,695 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,747 miles

front disc for wear on inner surface

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,981 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,376 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,671 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2010 24,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner faces

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,813 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 15,092 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,017 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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NY53 BDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NY53 BDE, 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 NY53 BDE registered?

NY53 BDE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is NY53 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY53 BDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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