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YC04 RMT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,520 mi
Last recorded76,520 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 RMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 69,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged ,inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 69,970 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged ,inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,745 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 64,745 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of o/s/f tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 58,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 48,699 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 43,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,233 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 26,430 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,185 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,177 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,343 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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YC04 RMT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC04 RMT, 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 YC04 RMT registered?

YC04 RMT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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