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H4 SSA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

90,748 mi
Last recorded90,748 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,748 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 87,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,907 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 79,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,443 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,846 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2020 71,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from drivers view

Nail in offside rear tyre

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,933 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,527 miles

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 27 Apr 2015 44,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,540 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 11,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,833 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 SSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 H4 SSA, 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

How do I check the history of H4 SSA?

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What year was H4 SSA registered?

H4 SSA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is H4 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 SSA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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