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AC51 MER

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,970 mi
Last recorded140,970 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC51 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 140,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 140,612 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,840 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 139,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,984 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 138,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

condensation in n/s side repeater lens

Fail 18 Aug 2021 135,973 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 134,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 131,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 125,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 125,206 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front fog light broken

offside mirror discoulered

Pass 28 Jul 2017 118,275 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

offside mirror discoulered

Pass 3 Aug 2016 110,106 miles

engine covers and undertrays which obscure some components

offside mirror discoulered

Fail 29 Jul 2016 110,039 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays which obscure some components

offside mirror discoulered

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,429 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 46,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S front cut on outer edge

N/S rear tyre starting to perish

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

O/S rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,029 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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AC51 MER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AC51 MER, 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 AC51 MER registered?

AC51 MER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AC51 MER safe to buy?

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