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YT54 WTP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,740 mi
Last recorded123,740 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 123,740 miles

Rear flexi brake hoses minor perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

floor coverings fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 102,911 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 102,911 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,174 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 90,864 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,863 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 88,395 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,117 miles

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 16 Dec 2010 67,090 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,090 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,500 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 56,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2008 45,960 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 45,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,956 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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YT54 WTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT54 WTP, 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 YT54 WTP registered?

YT54 WTP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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