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H4 COL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 COL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 71,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 70,032 miles

Front Tyre rims cracking 245/35 zr20 95y

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre rims cracking 275/30 zr20 97y

Pass 17 May 2024 68,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 67,099 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 67,095 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 65,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 64,179 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 64,138 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 62,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 60,100 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,088 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,774 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 56,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 51,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,004 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 40,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,510 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,685 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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H4 COL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H4 COL, 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 H4 COL registered?

H4 COL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is H4 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 COL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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