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GD04 SMD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 SMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 70,793 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 70,793 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,316 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 57,849 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 50,143 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,945 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 43,945 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,824 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,813 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,590 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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GD04 SMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GD04 SMD, 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 GD04 SMD registered?

GD04 SMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is GD04 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 SMD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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