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R222 LMC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,494 mi
Last recorded80,494 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 LMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,494 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 80,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn fixed into Shock absorber lower. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,660 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,039 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 75,333 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,563 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,763 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 60,616 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,105 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 35,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 27,111 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 10,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 9,008 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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R222 LMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R222 LMC, 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 R222 LMC registered?

R222 LMC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is R222 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 LMC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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