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R8 MVM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,745 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,881 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 97,135 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,540 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 95,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 94,590 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,478 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 94,478 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 92,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 92,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 87,084 miles

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

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

centre brake light in-op

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,392 miles

front discs worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 83,346 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 47,179 miles

N/S/F INNER BRAKE PAD WORN SLIGHTLY

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES TREAD WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTTER EDGES

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES TREAD WORN VERY NEAR TO LIMIT

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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R8 MVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 R8 MVM, 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 R8 MVM registered?

R8 MVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is R8 MVM safe to buy?

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