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WA04 ZBJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,667 mi
Last recorded193,667 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 ZBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 193,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 185,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 185,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 171,263 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 171,263 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 158,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 144,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 126,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 109,983 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 82,073 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 79,533 miles

parking brake readings becoming low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,715 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre sidewall.

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

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

Screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,857 miles

no kick-up on both headlamps

Fail 28 Mar 2009 38,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no kick-up on both headlamps

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,961 miles

both headlamps no kick-up

Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,283 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 14 Jun 2007 19,229 miles

Advie both rear tyres bald on extream inside edge.

Nearside Front 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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WA04 ZBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WA04 ZBJ, 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 WA04 ZBJ registered?

WA04 ZBJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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