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B18 OMB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

105,440 mi
Last recorded105,440 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 OMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 105,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2025 102,355 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 99,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 92,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 92,209 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,651 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 85,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 68,611 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 68,611 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 68,343 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM AUTO BOX

Pass 10 Jan 2008 67,728 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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B18 OMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B18 OMB, 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 B18 OMB registered?

B18 OMB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is B18 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 OMB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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