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SP53 KOW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,364 mi
Last recorded71,364 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,831 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 66,930 miles

various hydraulic suspension pipes heavily corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,930 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

various hydraulic suspension pipes heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 65,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 65,217 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,418 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,807 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,841 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 62,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,606 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,721 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 53,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,793 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,265 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,303 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,747 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,883 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 11,458 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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SP53 KOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP53 KOW, 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 SP53 KOW registered?

SP53 KOW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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