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GGG 301

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,337 mi
Last recorded52,337 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGG 301
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 52,337 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 52,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,584 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 51,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 51,213 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 51,213 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 50,757 miles

Central Stop lamp cracked but light source not affected

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,144 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front and rear under trays fitted obscuring some items underside

Offside Front fog light insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2018 47,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 36,866 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,985 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 27,070 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 27,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 24,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 22,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 20,142 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,879 miles

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

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

front n/s and o/s tyre treads becoming worn low on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2008 13,885 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 10,173 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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GGG 301 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 GGG 301, 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 GGG 301 registered?

GGG 301 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is GGG 301 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGG 301 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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