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MBZ 6398

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 6398
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,444 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,055 miles

Central Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 77,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,505 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 71,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 68,632 miles

Front tyres perished

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 64,822 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,360 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,652 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 49,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front discs corrsion and pited

front number plate backing damge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,337 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 35,337 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 32,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,165 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 20,161 miles

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

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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MBZ 6398 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MBZ 6398, 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 MBZ 6398 registered?

MBZ 6398 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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