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H20 XYX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,748 mi
Last recorded98,748 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 98,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,703 miles

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 Jan 2024 90,251 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 85,733 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,417 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 80,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 80,067 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertyrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,915 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 79,913 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 78,563 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,608 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,978 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damage

Fail 1 Apr 2017 75,978 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken lower section (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Outer wheel rim damage

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,566 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 72,566 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,900 miles

front pads low

n/side rear tyre cracks in inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,561 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,125 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 60,125 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,890 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,617 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,566 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,207 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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H20 XYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 H20 XYX, 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 H20 XYX registered?

H20 XYX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is H20 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 XYX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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