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B22 BUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,436 mi
Last recorded143,436 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 BUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 143,436 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 143,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2025 139,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 134,705 miles

Underbody covers fitted

Underbody slightly rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2023 131,331 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 128,835 miles

all brake pads wearing thin

engine gearbox mounts worn

Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,213 miles

offside front tyre wearing

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2020 124,794 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 113,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,276 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,120 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing bald on very inner edge

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,829 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 71,041 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,441 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,473 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,796 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,796 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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B22 BUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B22 BUL, 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 B22 BUL registered?

B22 BUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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