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29 YLE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,377 mi
Last recorded102,377 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration29 YLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,377 miles

nsf and osf shocker ball joints slight lift-

Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,878 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f ball joints have slight lift

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,566 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,002 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,959 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,636 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,257 miles

Rearmost exhaust mounting broken on nearside rear silencer

Pass 13 Jun 2011 59,874 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 45,067 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 37,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,241 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 28,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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29 YLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 29 YLE, 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 29 YLE?

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What year was 29 YLE registered?

29 YLE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is 29 YLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 29 YLE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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