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YV04 JZD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,251 mi
Last recorded93,251 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 JZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,251 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 93,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 89,415 miles

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 10 May 2018 87,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,286 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,498 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,873 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,127 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,408 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 22,716 miles

Centre Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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YV04 JZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YV04 JZD, 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 YV04 JZD registered?

YV04 JZD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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