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13 HS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 HS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 68,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 67,458 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,343 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,064 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 56,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 47,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,185 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,386 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Slight Damage N/S/F Tyre Side Wall

Upper Engine & Underbody Covers Fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,386 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Slight Damage N/S/F Tyre Side Wall

Upper Engine & Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,029 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre tread low inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 14,372 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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13 HS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 13 HS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 13 HS?

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What year was 13 HS registered?

13 HS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is 13 HS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 HS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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