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A11 SXY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,350 mi
Last recorded71,350 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 SXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,350 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,915 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 70,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 70,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 69,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 69,480 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,653 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 66,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear hand brake effort only just met requirement

Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,548 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,798 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

long travel at parking brake

offside rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,314 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,163 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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A11 SXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A11 SXY, 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 A11 SXY registered?

A11 SXY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is A11 SXY safe to buy?

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