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W9 YHE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 YHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 103,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 102,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 102,714 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 98,781 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 93,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 87,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,831 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 82,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 82,572 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 72,859 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,660 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,588 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,793 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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W9 YHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W9 YHE, 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 W9 YHE registered?

W9 YHE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is W9 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 YHE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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