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BT04 XUB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,452 mi
Last recorded58,452 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 XUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 58,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 58,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 57,812 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,869 miles

Offside Front foglamp inoperative

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,810 miles

Brake pedal very spongy

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Fog lamp n/w

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 53,026 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 51,681 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 49,292 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,554 miles

nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 48,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 39,141 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,410 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,410 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 32,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 26,530 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
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BT04 XUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT04 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

BT04 XUB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is BT04 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 XUB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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