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M4 TAB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 TAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 34,698 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 34,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 34,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 34,209 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,981 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 29,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm but scrubbing off and has side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,747 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 23,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 21,590 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,444 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 14,034 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,933 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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M4 TAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 M4 TAB, 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 M4 TAB registered?

M4 TAB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is M4 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 TAB 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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