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GX04 BXF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,010 mi
Last recorded80,010 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 BXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 78,293 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,992 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 74,992 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 69,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 63,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 58,255 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 58,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 53,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,866 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,260 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,372 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,627 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 30,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,595 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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GX04 BXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GX04 BXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX04 BXF registered?

GX04 BXF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is GX04 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX04 BXF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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