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OU54 UDT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,742 mi
Last recorded81,742 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 81,742 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,789 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,709 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanism weak

uneven wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,061 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs scored in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 33,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,615 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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OU54 UDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OU54 UDT, 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 OU54 UDT registered?

OU54 UDT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is OU54 UDT safe to buy?

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