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H13 AHR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,267 mi
Last recorded113,267 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 AHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 113,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 111,390 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,123 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 108,712 miles

Nearside Front oil leak on to exhaust

Fail 6 Jul 2022 108,687 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2021 107,798 miles

Front (windscreen chipped)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2020 106,398 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,542 miles

Central could not fully inspect the underside of the vehicle due to plastic covers

Front nsr/osf anti roll bar ball joint dust covers Severely deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2017 101,448 miles

Central Front Could not fully inspect brake lines and fuel pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 11 May 2016 100,208 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 97,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 97,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 97,093 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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 93,792 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,122 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 92,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 78,440 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,626 miles

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

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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H13 AHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H13 AHR, 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 H13 AHR registered?

H13 AHR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is H13 AHR safe to buy?

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