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A21 UAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,390 mi
Last recorded90,390 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 90,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,664 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (FRONT & REAR BUSHES) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,322 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,154 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,741 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,918 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,853 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,850 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,564 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 73,867 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 73,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre sidewall worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 63,989 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,987 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,514 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 54,209 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 54,209 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,333 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 37,649 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,876 miles

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

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

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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A21 UAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A21 UAY, 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 A21 UAY registered?

A21 UAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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