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S18 GTM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 GTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,822 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 70,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 70,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,473 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 68,471 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,633 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,633 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2015 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 65,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,001 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,001 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,604 miles

Front brake discs are wearing thin

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,192 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,657 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 15,822 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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S18 GTM 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 66.7%.

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 S18 GTM, 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 S18 GTM registered?

S18 GTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is S18 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 GTM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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