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R200 AAM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

246,248 mi
Last recorded246,248 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 AAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 246,248 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 246,248 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 24,464 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 243,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 241,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r handbrake reading low (handbrake reading 16%)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 241,215 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 241,215 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 240,352 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 221,826 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)

front head light slightly diffent colours

Pass 29 Jun 2011 186,259 miles

chips in windscreen

damp around offside rear suspension air bag

Pass 22 Jul 2010 159,903 miles

nearside front suspension unit lower pin bush has play close to excessive

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 128,635 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

nearside front suspension unit has slight play in its lower ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear tyres worn inner edges

damage to front number plate

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,285 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,549 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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R200 AAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R200 AAM, 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 R200 AAM registered?

R200 AAM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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The MOT history for R200 AAM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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