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S55 MBV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,555 mi
Last recorded52,555 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 52,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,635 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,624 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 51,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 51,578 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 51,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

battery llight on

eml light on

Pass 25 May 2016 51,475 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 May 2015 50,901 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 37,658 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 22,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 20,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,131 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 16,406 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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S55 MBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S55 MBV, 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 S55 MBV registered?

S55 MBV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is S55 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 MBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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