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HEZ 1244

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 1244
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 93,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 91,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,911 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 90,070 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 86,992 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 82,003 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 80,907 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 80,508 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,021 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 77,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,629 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,629 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 54,349 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,807 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,385 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 36,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,858 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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HEZ 1244 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HEZ 1244, 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 HEZ 1244 registered?

HEZ 1244 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is HEZ 1244 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEZ 1244 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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