MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,320 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp lens damaged
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Tailgate struts weak
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower fog light lens is damaged
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp is damaged
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp is damaged
Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front, slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine has oil leak/s onto exhaust manifold/s causing burning oil fumes to enter cabin
Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp is damaged
Offside front wiper smears
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front fog lamp is damaged
Offside front wiper smears
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front fog lamp is damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front fog lamp is damaged
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front fog lamp damage
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front fog lamp damage
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
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VX04 ZLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VX04 ZLE, 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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VX04 ZLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 August 2004.
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