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HV54 VSU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,186 mi
Last recorded45,186 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 VSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 45,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,996 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,904 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 44,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 44,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 44,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,884 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,389 miles

Engine cover and body under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 42,594 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre side wall cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front O/S/F Tyre side wall cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,151 miles

age cracks in n s f tyre

both rear tyres getting low 2.5 mm3.0 mm

broken front bumper

o s front fog light missing

wheel rim bent n s f

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 38,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,516 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,437 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 24,963 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,776 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 20,063 miles

all tyres except nearside front wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre has cut on tread

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,062 miles

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

all tyres are wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre has cut on tread not to cord

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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HV54 VSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HV54 VSU, 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 HV54 VSU registered?

HV54 VSU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 October 2004.

Is HV54 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 VSU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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