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SN53 PCY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 PCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,742 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 89,285 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,912 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner, cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost completely bald on inner, considerable cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge COMPLETELY bald on inner, cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 86,034 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,366 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,747 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted.

o/s rear tyre cracking between tread.

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,263 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,598 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,009 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,346 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,604 miles

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

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

lense missing on door mirror o/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,912 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 42,775 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 42,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,842 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall has bad damage, no cords are showing

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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SN53 PCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc 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 SN53 PCY, 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 SN53 PCY registered?

SN53 PCY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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