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M17 GWS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,112 mi
Last recorded56,112 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 56,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 55,525 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 55,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,139 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 54,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 54,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 51,756 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 46,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,166 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,849 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,954 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,358 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 21,953 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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M17 GWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M17 GWS, 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 M17 GWS registered?

M17 GWS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is M17 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 GWS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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