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S321 RHC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 RHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 73,851 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 72,536 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 72,536 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 71,770 miles

Front Registration plate insecure legal number plate fitted to car . spacing .. number plate fell off during test . held on with rubber bands (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear number plate fitted with rubber bands

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,412 miles

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

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

Slight bind on offside front brakes

Fail 20 Mar 2018 70,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Slight bind on offside front brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 65,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 62,972 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 62,969 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,845 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,029 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,665 miles

N/S/R suspension strut cover split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,665 miles

N/S/R suspension strut cover split

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,423 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,873 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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S321 RHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S321 RHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S321 RHC registered?

S321 RHC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is S321 RHC safe to buy?

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