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MB04 SOO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

176,518 mi
Last recorded176,518 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 176,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 168,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 168,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 156,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 140,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,562 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 121,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,025 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,998 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,998 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,428 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 88,428 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,667 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,313 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,291 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,585 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 29,533 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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MB04 SOO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MB04 SOO, 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 MB04 SOO registered?

MB04 SOO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is MB04 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB04 SOO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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