MOT Status
ValidMileage
98,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres plus very close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides corroded behind suspension damper pipework in wheelarch (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread and nail in tread
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front sharp stone deeply embedded into tyre tread
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front sharp stone deeply embedded into tyre tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres 3to4mm
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear brake discs lipped
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewall
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
Front and rear brake discs lipped
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f tyre has cuts to sidewall
o/s/f tyre worn on edges
n/s/f tyre 2-3mm
o/s/f tyre 4-5mm
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)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
wipers smear slightly
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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WL04 GVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WL04 GVF, 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 WL04 GVF registered?
WL04 GVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2004.
Is WL04 GVF safe to buy?
The MOT history for WL04 GVF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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