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H6 TSB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,176 mi
Last recorded128,176 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 TSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2026 128,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 125,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 125,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 124,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear suspension arm ball joint rubber cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2023 123,374 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower, rear arm front suspension (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 123,133 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 121,420 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 118,842 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 118,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 117,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 112,792 miles

Brake pad warning light , pads OK

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2018 106,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 101,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,046 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,789 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,182 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded around the edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,332 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs wworn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,298 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,923 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,202 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 31,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H6 TSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 H6 TSB, 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 H6 TSB registered?

H6 TSB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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