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ST04 BCE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 BCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2015 113,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 113,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,809 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,416 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 106,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,116 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 93,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 56,543 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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ST04 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ST04 BCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST04 BCE?

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What year was ST04 BCE registered?

ST04 BCE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is ST04 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 BCE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST04 BCE have outstanding finance?

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