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63 AUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,961 mi
Last recorded64,961 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration63 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 64,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

285/35/18 OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS UNDULATIONS IN TREAD

Pass 1 Jul 2022 64,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

285/35/18 O/S/R TYRE AS UNDULATIONS IN TREAD

Fail 1 Jul 2022 64,216 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged DETERIORATED (3.3 (b) (i))

285/35/18 O/S/R TYRE AS UNDULATIONS IN TREAD

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,616 miles

285/35/18 O/S/R TYRE HAS UNDULATIONS IN TREAD

O/S OBLIGATORY MIRROR DETERIORATED

Fail 4 Jun 2021 62,611 miles

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

285/35/18 O/S/R TYRE HAS UNDULATIONS IN TREAD

O/S OBLIGATORY MIRROR DETERIORATED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 26 Jun 2020 61,988 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 61,876 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S Obligatory mirror slghtly deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,994 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,397 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,799 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

PLASTIC UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,394 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 52,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,749 miles

suspect front brake pads low.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 32,532 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,809 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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63 AUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 63 AUL, 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 63 AUL registered?

63 AUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is 63 AUL safe to buy?

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