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945 SPH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

17,800 mi
Last recorded17,800 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration945 SPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 17,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre manufactured 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre manufactured 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 17,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on their very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 17,676 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on their very inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 17,344 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 17,283 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 16,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 16,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks, low tread on very inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 16,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 15,468 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 15,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,847 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,428 miles

engine covers and under trays fited

Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,117 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 12,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2011 11,722 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 11,305 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,500 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,291 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 4,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 4,857 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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945 SPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 945 SPH, 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 945 SPH registered?

945 SPH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is 945 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 945 SPH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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