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GL04 YCX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,858 mi
Last recorded33,858 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 33,858 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 33,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 33,542 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 33,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 33,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking down to chords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 33,008 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,497 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 31,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 31,331 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 31,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords showing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 30,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 29,792 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)

Pass 8 May 2015 28,707 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2014 27,789 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,083 miles

offside front tyre on inner edge slight wear

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,499 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 21,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,222 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)

Pass 22 May 2008 18,916 miles

inner edges of both rear tyres worn also cut on outer wall 0f o/s/r

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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GL04 YCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL04 YCX, 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 GL04 YCX registered?

GL04 YCX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is GL04 YCX safe to buy?

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