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IL 6446

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIL 6446
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 85,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,475 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,684 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play arm strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 74,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,229 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,494 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 12 Mar 2015 62,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,450 miles

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

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

signs of oil leak on undertray

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,502 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due ti under vehicle covers

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,127 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,217 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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IL 6446 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 IL 6446, 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

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What year was IL 6446 registered?

IL 6446 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is IL 6446 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IL 6446 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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