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24 VYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 VYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 170,505 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 168,286 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 167,883 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 167,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 166,824 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 166,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 165,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 162,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 160,186 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 157,283 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 153,632 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 149,821 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 110,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,788 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,919 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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24 VYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 24 VYR, 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 24 VYR registered?

24 VYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is 24 VYR safe to buy?

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