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AU54 MTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,742 mi
Last recorded58,742 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 MTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 58,742 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,113 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 49,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 43,679 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,041 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,609 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,185 miles

Brake :- Service Brake Warning Visit Workshop Light On on Dash Display

Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,489 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,496 miles

front tyres deteriorating/ starting to split on outer shoulders

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,271 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 27,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,861 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 21,764 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 21,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,693 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,210 miles

Cuts in offside and nearside rear tyres

Parts of underbody,sill areas,steering,suspension,brake and fuelsystems not checked,inaccessible

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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AU54 MTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU54 MTK, 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

How do I check the history of AU54 MTK?

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What year was AU54 MTK registered?

AU54 MTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is AU54 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 MTK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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