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S1 DDA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,576 mi
Last recorded72,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 72,576 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 72,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 72,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 72,430 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,413 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 72,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 71,713 miles

n/s/r fog light inoprative

slight wear on o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,027 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 71,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,709 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 69,602 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both batteries loose

o\s rear inner cv boot small hole

srs light on

Fail 29 May 2012 67,192 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both batteries loose

front number plate

o\s rear inner cv boot small hole

srs light on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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 23 Jun 2008 48,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,343 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 34,341 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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S1 DDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S1 DDA, 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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S1 DDA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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