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S14 MGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 MGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,847 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,847 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

both rear tyre slighty lumpy on iner edge

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lover ball joints

Fail 27 Jun 2012 76,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s parking brake performance low

o/s rear tyre small damage to outer side wall

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,500 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 72,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 65,592 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,757 miles

nearside rear jacking rubber missing

nearside rear undertray trim broken

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,471 miles

Camber arm bushes perished.

Chunk out of n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Rear 'no' plate discoloured.

Slight movement in front castor bushes.

o/s/f fog lense cracked.

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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S14 MGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S14 MGX, 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 S14 MGX registered?

S14 MGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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