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BNZ 3501

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,821 mi
Last recorded145,821 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 3501
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 145,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 145,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 145,286 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 144,723 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 142,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 140,193 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 138,140 miles

play in rear suspension bushes

Fail 6 Nov 2019 138,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2018 128,867 miles

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

o/s mirror discoloured

Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,463 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 106,215 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 88,135 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,461 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 76,641 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,176 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,802 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 43,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,814 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,104 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BNZ 3501 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BNZ 3501, 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

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What year was BNZ 3501 registered?

BNZ 3501 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 August 2004.

Is BNZ 3501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 3501 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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