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2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,678 mi
Last recorded46,678 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 AC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 46,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 46,086 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 45,532 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,201 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 44,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,647 miles

Offside Front shocker lower ball joint slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,971 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2017 37,971 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays obscuring testable items

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 36,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2016 36,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has small cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,525 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,796 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on very inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,225 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Fail 23 Jul 2012 24,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2011 20,219 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 13,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,366 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 22 Jun 2007 8,525 miles

Advise nsr & osr abs wires not in clips

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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73 AC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 73 AC, 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 73 AC registered?

73 AC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is 73 AC safe to buy?

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