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T1 VSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,824 mi
Last recorded105,824 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,824 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 103,471 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f suspension arm outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 69,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,055 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 50,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,344 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 46,279 miles

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

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

tyre size is 285/35/18-97w

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,817 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,458 miles

Drivers door mirror cloudy.

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

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,866 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,354 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,246 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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T1 VSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T1 VSL, 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 T1 VSL registered?

T1 VSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is T1 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 VSL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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