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OE04 UKU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,753 mi
Last recorded90,753 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 UKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 90,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 85,143 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 85,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 80,359 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,831 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 72,301 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 64,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,698 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 54,168 miles

Read No plate delaminating Reqiures new plate for next mot

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,290 miles

N/S Mirror indicator lens holed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing very outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear number plate breaking away

oil leak from gearbox electrical connector

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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OE04 UKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OE04 UKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE04 UKU registered?

OE04 UKU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is OE04 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 UKU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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