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SE04 SCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,718 mi
Last recorded97,718 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 SCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 97,718 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

test in wet.

undertrays and skits fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,607 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,437 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nsr and osr. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 91,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut to outer side wall

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front mounted ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 83,374 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a slight cut to outer side wall

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front mounted ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,822 miles

n/s front tyre s/wall slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 79,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 69,917 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 61,793 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 41,600 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,535 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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SE04 SCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SE04 SCE, 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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SE04 SCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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