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RK04 UZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,597 mi
Last recorded89,597 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 UZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 89,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,236 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 85,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,061 miles

both rear tyres bald on inside edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres bald on inside edges

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2015 76,229 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,448 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,606 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,606 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 27,577 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,240 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,581 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RK04 UZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RK04 UZL, 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 RK04 UZL registered?

RK04 UZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RK04 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 UZL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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