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THZ 1563

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHZ 1563
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 143,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 143,937 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,751 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 122,031 miles

All brake discs worn / pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 122,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs worn / pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/s door mirror glass deteriorated

O/s parking brake has low effort

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,516 miles

Drivers mirror glass deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge )(Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 86,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 84,734 miles

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 30 Apr 2018 84,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 3 May 2017 81,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 78,249 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,712 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 50,945 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 50,940 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 42,296 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,075 miles

N/S/F Tyre,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (225/40 R18 95W).

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (225/40 R18 95W).

Pass 6 May 2009 26,380 miles

N/S/F Tyre,Tread Area Is Split(255/40 R18 95W) Run Flat.

O/S/F Tyre,Tread Area Is Split(255/40 R18 95W) Run Flat.

Pass 1 May 2008 23,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 23,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F+N/S/F Tyre's,Tread Area Is Starting To Split.(255/40 R18 95W)

Pass 4 May 2007 17,522 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 17,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All 4 Tyres,Tread Slightly Cracked.

N/S/F Tyre,Slight Wear At Edges.

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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THZ 1563 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THZ 1563, 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 THZ 1563 registered?

THZ 1563 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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