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435 NOT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,478 mi
Last recorded37,478 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration435 NOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 37,478 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,178 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 36,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,885 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 36,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 35,287 miles

Front tyres, inner tread slightly feathered

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 31,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in the tread.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,840 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a screw in the tread.

Pass 6 May 2017 29,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 28,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 26,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 26,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,191 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,533 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Apr 2010 11,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 8,489 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 7,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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435 NOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 435 NOT, 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 435 NOT registered?

435 NOT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2004.

Is 435 NOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 435 NOT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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