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M8 MHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4066cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,994 mi
Last recorded60,994 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,066cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 60,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 60,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 60,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 60,228 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 59,983 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,018 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 49,011 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,776 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 40,781 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,460 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 18,265 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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M8 MHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,066cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M8 MHV, 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 M8 MHV registered?

M8 MHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is M8 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 MHV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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