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YK04 DGP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,416 mi
Last recorded51,416 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 DGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,416 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 51,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,562 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 43,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,357 miles

covers under vehicle

slight play in osf bottom rear ball joint

slight play nsf bottom rear arm

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 24,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 15,720 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 14,126 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 12,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,750 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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YK04 DGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YK04 DGP, 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 YK04 DGP registered?

YK04 DGP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YK04 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK04 DGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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