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2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,840 mi
Last recorded79,840 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 SK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 79,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,688 miles

full belly trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 76,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,921 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 73,619 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,926 miles

full belly trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,642 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,432 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,733 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,955 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 59,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,002 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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500 SK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 500 SK, 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 500 SK registered?

500 SK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is 500 SK safe to buy?

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