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56 AW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,257 mi
Last recorded104,257 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 91,441 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 89,528 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 89,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,648 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 71,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,249 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,466 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2012 54,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,188 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 45,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,939 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)

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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56 AW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 56 AW, 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 56 AW registered?

56 AW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is 56 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 AW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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