MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Battery fault
Gear selection fault
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Battery fault
Gear selection fault
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom of hub *** (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom of hub *** (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom of hub (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front tyres wearing low in places
n/s rear tyre 2mm also bald on inner edge in places
o/s rear tyre 1.6mm also bald on inner edge in places
rear inner brake pads wearing very low
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ04 ZXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 WJ04 ZXA, 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 WJ04 ZXA registered?
WJ04 ZXA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2004.
Is WJ04 ZXA safe to buy?
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