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S3 SNA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 SNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 2,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damp.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake hoses slightly perished

Rear tyres slightly perished

malfunctions illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2017
Pass 26 Sep 2015

Both front suspension units damp.

oil around nearside rack gaiter.

slight play present in both front suspension unit lower ball joints.

Pass 23 May 2014

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2014

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 7,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,778 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,292 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 66,292 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,783 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside 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 28 Feb 2007 19,505 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 19,505 miles

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

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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S3 SNA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S3 SNA, 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 S3 SNA registered?

S3 SNA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is S3 SNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 SNA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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