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WJ54 WCF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,494 mi
Last recorded79,494 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 WCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,494 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 79,491 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,298 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,468 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,805 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 69,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,902 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 57,359 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 59,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,968 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,085 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,005 miles

nearside front tyre deep cut at outer sidewall/slight crack

nearside tyre slight crack/cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre start to crack at outer sidewall

offside rear tyre start to crack at outer sidewall

slight oil leak at cam cover that driff to exhaust manifold

Fail 12 Nov 2013 21,005 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre deep cut at outer sidewall/slight crack

nearside tyre slight crack/cut in outer sidewall

offside front tyre start to crack at outer sidewall

offside rear tyre start to crack at outer sidewall

slight oil leak at cam cover that driff to exhaust manifold

Pass 27 Nov 2012 20,052 miles

nearside front tyre cuts outer side wall

offside front tyre cuts outer side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,875 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,505 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,609 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,761 miles

both front tyres side wall have a multiple cuts

Pass 24 Nov 2007 10,031 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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WJ54 WCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJ54 WCF, 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 WJ54 WCF registered?

WJ54 WCF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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