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M8 YSL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,417 mi
Last recorded53,417 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 YSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 53,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 52,803 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 52,351 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 50,813 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 49,271 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 47,230 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,621 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 45,873 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,693 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 41,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 41,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 36,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 28,171 miles

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

o/s/handbrake effort

Fail 3 Apr 2014 28,171 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/handbrake effort

Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,645 miles

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

both handbrake efforts

Fail 6 Mar 2013 26,645 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both handbrake efforts

Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 10,160 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 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YSL, 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 M8 YSL registered?

M8 YSL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is M8 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 YSL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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