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A1 PWL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,600 mi
Last recorded22,600 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 22,600 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 21,401 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 20,778 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 19,658 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 19,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 19,232 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 19,169 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 17,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 16,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,413 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,967 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,949 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 11,527 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,242 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,210 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,790 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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A1 PWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A1 PWL, 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 A1 PWL registered?

A1 PWL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is A1 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 PWL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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