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S333 MSS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

59,649 mi
Last recorded59,649 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 59,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2020 43,791 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,610 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 37,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,697 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,779 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,079 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 27,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs-inner faces corroded!

Pass 8 Jan 2013 25,793 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,203 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 18,566 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,430 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,782 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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S333 MSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S333 MSS, 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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S333 MSS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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