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A13 GBY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,836 mi
Last recorded95,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 95,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,620 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allmost all in general (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 89,267 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively benefit given to presenter (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 89,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 88,996 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake sticking

Pass 28 May 2019 88,744 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides readings low and just passes (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 88,064 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 88,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 87,512 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 86,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 85,620 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 85,620 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 85,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 75,923 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 58,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,846 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,444 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 27,580 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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A13 GBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A13 GBY, 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 A13 GBY registered?

A13 GBY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2004.

Is A13 GBY safe to buy?

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