CarVerify

Free Car Check

BBK 1V

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

92,269 mi
Last recorded92,269 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBK 1V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 92,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 87,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,743 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,877 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff/ drive shalft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,877 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 81,853 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides , on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,747 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2017 79,868 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulders

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint Shock (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulders

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,470 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Rear differential oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak, possibly transmission

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,156 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,266 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,551 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

slight oil leak from rear axle diff unit

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,780 miles

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

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

Off side front brake disc has slight run out.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,764 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,319 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BBK 1V is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 BBK 1V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBK 1V?

You can check the full history of BBK 1V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BBK 1V registered?

BBK 1V is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is BBK 1V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBK 1V shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BBK 1V have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BBK 1V. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.