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VX54 UNH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 116,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 116,078 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,900 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 84,597 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 84,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,119 miles

front disc lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear disc slightly lipped and corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 72,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc lipped

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear disc slightly lipped and corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,629 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 51,304 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,151 miles

both front tyre inner treads wearing

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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VX54 UNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX54 UNH, 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 VX54 UNH registered?

VX54 UNH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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