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R350 OUS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,664 mi
Last recorded84,664 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,664 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 83,877 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 83,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 82,991 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 82,947 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 82,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,975 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 66,975 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,479 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 57,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 47,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,326 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,309 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,245 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge. Advise further investigation.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,263 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,669 miles

UNEVEN WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE+2MM

Pass 4 May 2007 28,806 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 28,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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R350 OUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R350 OUS, 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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R350 OUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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