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WH04 UHJ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,478 mi
Last recorded166,478 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 166,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body panels have some damage to them

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 12 Aug 2016 166,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body panels have some damage to them

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Fail 13 Jun 2016 165,843 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 153,472 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 146,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 140,748 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,077 miles

small chip in windcreen

Pass 25 Jun 2011 119,281 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 119,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,930 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 104,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Air bag light on

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

n/s/f tyre damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,215 miles

both front tyres just legal.. worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2008 77,219 miles

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

front discs wearing thin. cant see pads.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,167 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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WH04 UHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WH04 UHJ, 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 WH04 UHJ registered?

WH04 UHJ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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