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L16 GSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 GSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 50,260 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,857 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,355 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,906 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,220 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 40,826 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 40,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,999 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 34,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,589 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 28,317 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 10,511 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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L16 GSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L16 GSL, 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 L16 GSL registered?

L16 GSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is L16 GSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 GSL shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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