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AP54 AON

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,198 mi
Last recorded102,198 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 102,198 miles

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

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

Offside Head light slightly dim image

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 94,756 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 94,752 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 87,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 87,253 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 81,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,534 miles

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

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

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

Rear Nearside and offside lower shock casings lightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Effort too low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Nearside and offside lower shock casings lightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 75,574 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 75,574 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 74,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,340 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,560 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,909 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,353 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,124 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,026 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,464 miles

front number plate has badge screwed to it, but not changing legabillity or appearance of any letters or numerals

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,460 miles

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

front number plate has badge screwed to it, but not changing legabillity or appearance of any letters or numerals

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,967 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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AP54 AON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP54 AON, 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 AP54 AON registered?

AP54 AON is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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