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HD04 NLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

108,024 mi
Last recorded108,024 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2025 107,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn strut as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all standing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2024 106,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 103,844 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,210 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 96,182 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 93,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake efficiency uneven

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 84,789 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,959 miles

front brake discs lipped and scored

slight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,264 miles

Both front shock absorber lower ball joints have slight play.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner/outer edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,619 miles

Both front shockabsorber lower ball joints have slight play.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,393 miles

play in front wheel bearings as standard

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,150 miles

small chips in front screen

Fail 16 Dec 2011 51,150 miles

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

small chips in front screen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 46,835 miles

front tyres very low/ close to limits on non measurable raised tread edges. rear tyres very low/ close to limits.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 36,863 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,107 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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HD04 NLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HD04 NLY, 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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HD04 NLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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