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YS54 DVF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 84,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,215 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,751 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,037 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,786 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,166 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 61,017 miles

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

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

e m l light on dashboard

Pass 17 Jul 2014 58,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 55,830 miles

parking brake return spring weak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

parking brake return spring weak

Pass 24 May 2012 50,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,447 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 39,447 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 27 Nov 2008 35,793 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 30,088 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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YS54 DVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YS54 DVF, 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 YS54 DVF registered?

YS54 DVF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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The MOT history for YS54 DVF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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