MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
undertray cover unable to see brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front tyres badly tracked on inner edges
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
advise both front tyres badly tracked on inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA04 CFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 SA04 CFE, 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 SA04 CFE registered?
SA04 CFE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2004.
Is SA04 CFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA04 CFE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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