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SE04 SUF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,484 mi
Last recorded89,484 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 SUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,694 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 82,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,291 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,279 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,604 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,604 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 65,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,740 miles

Front brake discs pitting and scoring.Performance test ok.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,198 miles

Front brake discs quite worn,starting to score and corrode.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,649 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 50,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,181 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,721 miles

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

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 SUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SUF, 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 SE04 SUF registered?

SE04 SUF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SE04 SUF safe to buy?

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