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B16 RLO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 84,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 82,894 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,935 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 79,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 77,246 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 74,899 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 71,266 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,209 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 53,857 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,857 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear parking brake has little effort

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,202 miles

Nearside parking brake low

Fail 16 Dec 2015 46,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside parking brake low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 33,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,519 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,436 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,438 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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B16 RLO 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 B16 RLO, 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 B16 RLO registered?

B16 RLO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is B16 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 RLO 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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