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G8 PTO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,730 mi
Last recorded79,730 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 79,730 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 78,373 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier top clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier no clamp fitted (4.13 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 78,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High Level Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Couple LED Innoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,303 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 76,303 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 73,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 73,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,041 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 72,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 72,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached arm lock nut inescure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,143 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,480 miles

E M L lamp on

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

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

offside front tyre starting to perrish

wiper blades

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,882 miles

front discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,723 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,358 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.(Inner shoulder).

NOTE -o/s/f brake reading lower than n/s.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,841 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,420 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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G8 PTO 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 G8 PTO, 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 G8 PTO registered?

G8 PTO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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