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AJ54 HVE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,582 mi
Last recorded100,582 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 100,582 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 88,419 miles

Unable to fully assess condition of brake pipes as covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,397 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,917 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,096 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2018 74,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,323 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,305 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,888 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 55,753 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 46,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 45,552 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

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 13 Oct 2010 36,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,599 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 21,361 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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AJ54 HVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AJ54 HVE, 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 AJ54 HVE registered?

AJ54 HVE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is AJ54 HVE safe to buy?

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