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WO04 VZM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,583 mi
Last recorded123,583 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 VZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,583 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 123,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint on shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 118,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 118,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 113,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,275 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,357 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 96,254 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 96,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Jan 2015 91,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

service brake warning on dash display

Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,837 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,352 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,135 miles

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage but not deep enough to expose the cords.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 28,667 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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WO04 VZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WO04 VZM, 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 WO04 VZM registered?

WO04 VZM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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