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7 RAN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,350 mi
Last recorded38,350 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 RAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 38,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,463 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,657 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both rear suspension pipe connections damp but no sign of dripping

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,738 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 33,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 30,056 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,044 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES WEAR 285/30/19Y

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,004 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR/TRAMMED FACES

Pass 11 Aug 2016 27,888 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SPLITTING TREAD/PERISHED 255/35 ZR19

Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT WEEPING OIL

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE 285/30/ZR19

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,712 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,345 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,309 miles

both the front brake discs have signs of wear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,945 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,159 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,836 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 13,997 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 11,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 9,919 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 RAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 7 RAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 7 RAN?

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What year was 7 RAN registered?

7 RAN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is 7 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 RAN shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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