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R11 WMD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,451 mi
Last recorded160,451 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 WMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 160,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 159,177 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 157,531 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 157,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 156,712 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 154,897 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 154,897 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 154,391 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 154,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 154,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 152,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 136,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,525 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 92,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 74,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,674 miles

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

Offside 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.

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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R11 WMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R11 WMD, 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 R11 WMD registered?

R11 WMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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