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B13 OUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,052 mi
Last recorded53,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 OUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 53,052 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 52,429 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 51,435 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 49,917 miles

dust cover for nearside rear suspension strut missing

Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 46,901 miles

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

nearside rear suspension strut dust cover missing

Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,996 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 15 May 2019 44,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 42,767 miles

Nearside Rear shock boot missing

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 May 2017 41,561 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 May 2016 40,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear ABC strut outer boot deterioated

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

Pass 13 May 2015 38,344 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,932 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,432 miles

Damage to N/S/R shock absorber cover.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight buckle to both front wheels.

Small cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Pass 14 May 2011 33,150 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine under tray fitted

n/s/r shock absorber cover missing

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2010 32,654 miles

N/S/R spring cover missing.

Fail 5 May 2010 32,654 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

N/S/R spring cover missing.

Pass 5 May 2009 28,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 20,468 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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B13 OUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 B13 OUD, 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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B13 OUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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