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SA04 YZX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 YZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,210 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 93,208 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 75,624 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 75,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2016 74,225 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin inner edges

Fail 18 Dec 2015 73,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 68,426 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished outsside wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 68,426 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished outsside wall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 56,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 52,342 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 47,811 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,884 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Dec 2008 35,997 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 35,997 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,772 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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SA04 YZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX registered?

SA04 YZX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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