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XEZ 525

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,472 mi
Last recorded142,472 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEZ 525
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 142,472 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 142,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,948 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,234 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2014 124,975 miles

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

play in the steering

Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,549 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 112,584 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 104,165 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,323 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,774 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2008 72,023 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,732 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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XEZ 525 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEZ 525, 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 XEZ 525 registered?

XEZ 525 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is XEZ 525 safe to buy?

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