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GX04 XZA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,781 mi
Last recorded138,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 XZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 138,781 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF&OSF inner tie rod has a very slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 138,780 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF&OSF inner tie rod has a very slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,453 miles

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 136,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 136,518 miles

Driver wing mirror glass discoloured

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 136,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 136,168 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level warning lamp on

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,977 miles

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lense broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Fail 15 Jun 2018 129,976 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator lense broken

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,064 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 May 2017 117,674 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,618 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 104,227 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,634 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil under vehicle under tray

Pass 14 May 2014 82,326 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2014 82,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/b both front tyres worn low on inner edges scrubbed out.

Pass 16 May 2013 75,662 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 75,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,820 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 59,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,313 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,699 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 XZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XZA, 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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GX04 XZA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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