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W104 LCH

2000 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl66,144 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 LCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,100 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,992 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 90,974 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 89,406 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,299 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,846 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 86,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 85,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,283 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

offside repeater lense missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,372 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 59,217 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,657 miles

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

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

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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W104 LCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 66,144 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 W104 LCH, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W104 LCH registered?

W104 LCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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