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T26 MFH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,393 mi
Last recorded108,393 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 MFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower fronts(front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,394 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 105,322 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,888 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,318 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 100,306 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 95,109 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,205 miles

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

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)

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

dash warnings for rear lights not working and/or substitute lights being used

Fail 24 Jun 2013 90,205 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

dash warnings for rear lights not working and/or substitute lights being used

Pass 21 May 2012 81,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,547 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 36,785 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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T26 MFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T26 MFH, 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 T26 MFH registered?

T26 MFH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is T26 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T26 MFH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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