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B8 DHW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,634 mi
Last recorded95,634 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 May 2026 95,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms inactive

Pass 25 Feb 2025 84,348 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 69,277 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked on yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged GLASS (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,928 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 41,272 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,905 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,536 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 32,773 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,951 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 30,363 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B8 DHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B8 DHW, 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 B8 DHW registered?

B8 DHW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is B8 DHW safe to buy?

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