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AO04 YYF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,052 mi
Last recorded86,052 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 YYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 86,052 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,822 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 84,667 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,433 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 84,433 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,262 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,832 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 81,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,715 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 79,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,489 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Jun 2016 76,488 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 May 2014 71,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 70,451 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 68,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 59,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 54,843 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 47,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,990 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,170 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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AO04 YYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO04 YYF, 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 AO04 YYF registered?

AO04 YYF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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