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OE04 VWT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,854 mi
Last recorded82,854 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,854 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,572 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,127 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,100 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,944 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 68,944 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,249 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,515 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 50,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,886 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 42,091 miles

front brake discs worn/ridged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall kerb damaged but cords not exposed

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,940 miles

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 18 Jun 2010 36,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,848 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,042 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,855 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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OE04 VWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWT, 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 OE04 VWT registered?

OE04 VWT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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