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GS02 VAL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,917 mi
Last recorded53,917 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS02 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 53,917 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower part of shock to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad cracking in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2026 53,684 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 53,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/55zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 50,514 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,482 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,522 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,997 miles

Very slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Very slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 2 Jul 2016 43,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 43,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,466 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 34,970 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,720 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,157 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,558 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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GS02 VAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 GS02 VAL, 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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GS02 VAL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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