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W11 TEM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,667 mi
Last recorded117,667 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 TEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2024 117,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 114,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( Ball joint facing up marked in yellow ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 110,001 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,432 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavy wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,685 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 95,615 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres below limit on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 86,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres below limit on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,906 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges and cuts in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,399 miles

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

lower readings from offside parking brakes!

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 42,012 miles

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

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

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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W11 TEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W11 TEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W11 TEM registered?

W11 TEM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is W11 TEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W11 TEM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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