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Y7 AYL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 55,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,779 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2.5mm in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,556 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,934 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre outer side-wall damaged

Nearside parking brake lower effort

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 35,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,489 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 31,489 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 26,839 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,787 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 19,436 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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Y7 AYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y7 AYL, 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 Y7 AYL registered?

Y7 AYL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is Y7 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 AYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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