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33 RAF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,537 mi
Last recorded90,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 90,537 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,534 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 89,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 89,202 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 86,961 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits both banks (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,923 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,817 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,328 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 83,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,007 miles

nearside front brake pipe covered in underseal

offside front brake pipe covered in underseal

Fail 22 Apr 2013 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake pipe covered in underseal

offside front brake pipe covered in underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 79,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,133 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 45,475 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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33 RAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 33 RAF, 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 33 RAF registered?

33 RAF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is 33 RAF safe to buy?

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