MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,260 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays and sill covers fitted
front brake discs worn pads appear ok
o/s rear parking brake slightly low in effort
under tra ys fitted
front brake discs worn pads appear ok
o/s rear tyre wearing and cracking in tread edges
under trays fitted
both front brake discs worn unable to see pads
both front brake discs worn unable to see pads
noise from n/s front lower suspension area suspect dry ball joint
slight play in n/s front anti roll bar drop link
slight play in n/s steering rack end
under trays fitted
both front and n/s rear tyres getting low in tread and worn on edges
both front brake discs worn unable to see pads
slight play in both front wheel bearings
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PA04 FTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PA04 FTU, 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 PA04 FTU registered?
PA04 FTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is PA04 FTU safe to buy?
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