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M6 UCP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,336 mi
Last recorded72,336 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 UCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,336 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,273 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,078 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 61,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 59,791 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,789 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 285/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 57,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 285/35r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 55,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

chip in front screen

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,006 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 48,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,175 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,206 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,089 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,662 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre below limit and void of tread on inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 210,310 miles

Both front tyres & o.s.r tyre treads worn on edges.

Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,950 miles

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

Both front tyres & o.s.r tyre treads worn on edges.

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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M6 UCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M6 UCP, 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 M6 UCP registered?

M6 UCP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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