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BT04 UHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 UHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 96,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 94,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

anti slip pad missing from parking brake pedal

Pass 28 Jun 2022 91,707 miles

Front tyres low and perished

Nsr shock absorber damp

Pass 21 Jun 2021 88,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 81,724 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 81,724 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,002 miles

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

front chassis legs starting to corrode

gear box oil cooler hose ferrules corrodeing

Pass 12 Apr 2018 69,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 61,254 miles

both front brake discs corroding

Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,254 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour hazzard lamp (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery lamp on

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2016 60,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,654 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,798 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,094 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,915 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BT04 UHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT04 UHV, 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 BT04 UHV registered?

BT04 UHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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