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888 RA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,356 mi
Last recorded36,356 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 RA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 36,356 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,241 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,059 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 35,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 35,377 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 35,231 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 35,107 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 35,107 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 34,305 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,785 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 33,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 31,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,589 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 28,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,895 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,036 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 15,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,812 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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888 RA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 888 RA, 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 888 RA registered?

888 RA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is 888 RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 888 RA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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