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8 RLH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests34 (31 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.2%

Mileage

36,343 mi
Last recorded36,343 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 RLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

31 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 36,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 21,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 21,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 19,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 35,491 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 35,477 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 18,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,196 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 18,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,410 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 17,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 17,067 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,210 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 15,767 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 14,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,138 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 28,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 13,179 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,523 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 23 Mar 2013 12,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,739 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 28 Feb 2012 10,642 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 11 May 2011 20,352 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 18,931 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 18,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2008 17,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 13,828 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 13,828 miles

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

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

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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8 RLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.2%.

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 8 RLH, 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 8 RLH registered?

8 RLH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is 8 RLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 RLH shows 34 tests with a 91.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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