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L500 PUR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,461 mi
Last recorded70,461 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 70,461 miles

Underbody covers and sills covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2025 70,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody covers and sills covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,115 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 70,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 69,254 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front 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 12 Jul 2019 68,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,253 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 65,253 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 61,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 60,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,381 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

top and bottom engine covers,sill covers and underneath floor covers fitted so unable to make full assesment

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,038 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,406 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads low on inner edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,203 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,612 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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L500 PUR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 L500 PUR, 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 L500 PUR registered?

L500 PUR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is L500 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PUR 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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