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RC03 SWC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,795 mi
Last recorded63,795 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC03 SWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 63,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine has a missfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 63,619 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,924 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 62,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,000 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,910 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,661 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,684 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,617 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 54,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,418 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 52,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Large oil leak on gearbox?

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,226 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 44,226 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,354 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

nails in both rear tyres

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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RC03 SWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RC03 SWC, 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 RC03 SWC registered?

RC03 SWC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is RC03 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RC03 SWC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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