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S7 UNU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,540 mi
Last recorded93,540 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 UNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,720 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 87,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 80,093 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 70,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 60,985 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,752 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 24,682 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

some steering and suspension components partially hidden by undershield preventing thorough inspection

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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S7 UNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S7 UNU, 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

How do I check the history of S7 UNU?

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What year was S7 UNU registered?

S7 UNU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is S7 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 UNU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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