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22 VS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration22 VS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 82,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 80,752 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,800 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 78,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 77,610 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 77,610 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,846 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,564 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 10 Mar 2011 55,033 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 50,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,938 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,398 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,699 miles

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

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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22 VS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 22 VS, 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 22 VS registered?

22 VS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is 22 VS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 22 VS shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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