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RV04 YRM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,990 mi
Last recorded151,990 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 YRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 151,990 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake performance low

Offside Front top ball joint has play suggest replacement

Fail 16 Apr 2021 151,990 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake performance low

Offside Front top ball joint has play suggest replacement

Pass 16 Sep 2019 151,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,397 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,489 miles

under trays and engine bay covers fitted throughout

Pass 4 Apr 2016 145,821 miles

both rear wheels slightly binding

intermittent fault with brake lights

play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 141,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 127,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 112,967 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,963 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2010 85,820 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,915 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,719 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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RV04 YRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV04 YRM, 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 RV04 YRM registered?

RV04 YRM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is RV04 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 YRM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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