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16 HYP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,566 mi
Last recorded45,566 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 HYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 45,566 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 45,332 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 44,868 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 44,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 43,992 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 43,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 43,291 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,197 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 40,730 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,398 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,379 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 35,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,510 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,125 miles

BATTERY APPEARS TO BE LEAKING OR HAS LEAKED †ACID DAMAGE APPARENT BENEATH IT.

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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16 HYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 16 HYP, 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 16 HYP?

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What year was 16 HYP registered?

16 HYP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is 16 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 HYP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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