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YP54 HZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,689 mi
Last recorded148,689 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 HZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 148,689 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 146,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 144,354 miles

all four tyres perished

both front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 25 May 2019 144,354 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all four tyres perished

both front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2017 139,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,491 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,163 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 121,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers juddering

service brake light on

Fail 22 Jul 2014 111,025 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers juddering

service brake light on

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,922 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,084 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,429 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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YP54 HZL 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 77.8%.

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 YP54 HZL, 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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YP54 HZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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