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VT04 NLV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 NLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022

Battery poorly secured

Front Slight play in wheel bearings

Nearside Rear Flexy brake hose perished & cracked

Offside Rear Flexy brake hose perished, cracked with corrosion to ferrule

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Rear Brake pads worn

Rear Brake pads worn

Fail 13 Jun 2022

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint / mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint / mount (5.3.2 (c))

Battery poorly secured

Front Slight play in wheel bearings

Nearside Rear Flexy brake hose perished & cracked

Offside Rear Flexy brake hose perished, cracked with corrosion to ferrule

Offside Windscreen wiper poor

Rear Brake pads worn

Rear Brake pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2021
Pass 2 Jun 2020 130,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Ball Joint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 127,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 127,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 125,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,104 miles

both front tyre wearing edges, nearside front cut sidewall

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2017 124,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre wearing edges, nearside front cut sidewall

offside rear tyre inner wall poor condition

rear flexible brake hoses deteriorating

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2016 116,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 110,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,296 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,437 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,629 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,056 miles

early warning ns rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 22 Jul 2009 60,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

early warning ns rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,956 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,067 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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VT04 NLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VT04 NLV, 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 VT04 NLV registered?

VT04 NLV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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