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AY04 PYB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,894 mi
Last recorded149,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 PYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 149,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 149,894 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 145,848 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 142,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 141,161 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 141,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 138,816 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,926 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 13,477 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time if test

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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 132,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 127,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 121,879 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2015 109,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,482 miles

nsf headlamp no kick up on beam pattern

Fail 21 Mar 2013 86,465 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

nsf headlamp no kick up on beam pattern

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,734 miles

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

no audible click from park brake lever ,not affecting performance

no kickup to nearside headlight dipped beam

Pass 12 Nov 2010 61,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

tyre on nearside front has damage to sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2010 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

tyre on nearside front has damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,492 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,046 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

nearside front wheel is damaged and slightly bent

the rear number plate backing has slightly lifted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,970 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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AY04 PYB 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 82.6%.

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 AY04 PYB, 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 AY04 PYB registered?

AY04 PYB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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