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RX54 YEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,268 mi
Last recorded84,268 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 84,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 83,346 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 76,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,500 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,888 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 61,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre size 285/35r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 61,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,464 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,658 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 54,082 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,082 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,631 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,262 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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RX54 YEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RX54 YEY, 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 RX54 YEY registered?

RX54 YEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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