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42 BM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 BM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,057 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 84,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,637 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,461 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,978 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,436 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 44,990 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,282 miles

all tyres on 2mm of tred

oil leak on gearbox sump pan

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 16,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 12,404 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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42 BM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 42 BM, 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 42 BM registered?

42 BM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is 42 BM safe to buy?

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