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BNZ 6874

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,240 mi
Last recorded41,240 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 6874
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 41,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 40,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2024 40,564 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 40,412 miles

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 5 May 2022 39,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 39,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 39,310 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,775 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 38,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,016 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc;s have slight wear and lipping,further inspection may be needed

Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,916 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,221 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 6874 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6874, 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 BNZ 6874?

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What year was BNZ 6874 registered?

BNZ 6874 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BNZ 6874 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 6874 shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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