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194 WPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,564 mi
Last recorded42,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration194 WPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 42,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 40,679 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 38,185 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 38,185 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER FORWARD ARM BUSHS SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 36,213 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,137 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,665 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,153 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ABC pipe in front of the radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 32,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,087 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 31,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement both (6.3.4g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,211 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 26,088 miles

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

There is a split in the sidewall of the o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,088 miles

There is a split in the sidewall of the o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,320 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,452 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise paking brake result at 20% minimum is 16%

Fail 24 Sep 2007 18,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise paking brake result at 20% minimum is 16%

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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194 WPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 194 WPH, 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 194 WPH registered?

194 WPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is 194 WPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 194 WPH shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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