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ALZ 5012

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 5012
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,588 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm bolt reduced in size

Fail 21 Nov 2025 76,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Multiple small engine oil leaks

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm bolt reduced in size

Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,829 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 74,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,467 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 72,003 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 71,193 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 70,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 69,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,730 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 64,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,824 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 61,283 miles

Steering lock does not engage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,064 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,999 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 44,326 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,803 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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ALZ 5012 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 ALZ 5012, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 5012 registered?

ALZ 5012 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is ALZ 5012 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 5012 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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