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YH04 JYY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 JYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 89,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 87,657 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,583 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 85,583 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Jul 2016 78,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

o/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 55,972 miles

all under shields fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,349 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,035 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 26 Feb 2007 36,906 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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YH04 JYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH04 JYY, 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 YH04 JYY registered?

YH04 JYY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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