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VX04 ZLE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,320 mi
Last recorded67,320 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 ZLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,320 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,308 miles

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))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 67,301 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,998 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 66,308 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 64,969 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,966 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 63,195 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,194 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,060 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp damage

Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,613 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,801 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,996 miles

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

front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,756 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 49,756 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2011 44,205 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 44,205 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 37,949 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 26,988 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,964 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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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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