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GX53 VSF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,724 mi
Last recorded118,724 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 VSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 116,226 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 114,006 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 111,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 111,124 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 110,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,083 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 108,104 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 103,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,040 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,672 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 96,627 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,871 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,627 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE INNER EDGES LOW ON TREAD

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Dec 2011 59,391 miles

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 1 Dec 2011 59,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES VERY LOW ON TREAD

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,355 miles

front brake pads getting low (Advise attention)

rear brake pads getting low (Advise attention)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,679 miles

Front and rear brake pads starting to get low.

N/s/f tyre outer side wall cut.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 19,432 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,156 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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GX53 VSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GX53 VSF, 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 GX53 VSF registered?

GX53 VSF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is GX53 VSF safe to buy?

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