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YH54 PCO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,575 mi
Last recorded87,575 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 PCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 87,575 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 87,383 miles

corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,960 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,953 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 79,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 79,283 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 75,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,586 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,618 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 45,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,996 miles

unable to properly assess vehicle due to plastic guards fitted.

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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YH54 PCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YH54 PCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH54 PCO registered?

YH54 PCO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YH54 PCO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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