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7 MTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,675 mi
Last recorded85,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 85,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,331 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,289 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,246 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 85,159 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,981 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,413 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,064 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 82,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,316 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 81,285 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 21 Jul 2014 80,542 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 69,073 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 69,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,645 miles

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

nearside front tyre on the min wear limit

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre on the min wear limit

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,644 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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7 MTU 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 82.6%.

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 7 MTU, 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 7 MTU registered?

7 MTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is 7 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 MTU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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