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G1 XLL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,928 mi
Last recorded76,928 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 XLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 76,928 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,099 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,988 miles

Offside mirror glass slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,215 miles

OS door mirror poor

Fail 22 Feb 2023 77,215 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,886 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,269 miles

Handbrake return mechanism has modification

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Slight binding on offside rear brakes

Small oil leaks from transmission pan.

Pass 2 Mar 2020 68,546 miles

Front discs worn

Wipers poor

Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,545 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front discs worn

Wipers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,886 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive cylinder head cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive cylinder head cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside mirror discoloured

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

Nearside exhaust manifold has oil leaking on to it, and is smoking. potential risk of fire

Pass 19 Feb 2018 66,650 miles

Oil leak From engine ()

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 66,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak From engine ()

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,477 miles

Front both front tyres worn out inside edges

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2015 60,272 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,946 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,329 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,122 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 50,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,866 miles

osf rubber jack point missing

very slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2008 27,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,095 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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G1 XLL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G1 XLL, 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 G1 XLL registered?

G1 XLL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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