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MGZ 1267

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1267
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 123,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Clamp Rusted & Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 123,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rearward Hub Mounted Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,910 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2023 122,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 122,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,716 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 122,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,537 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,525 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been welded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight movement in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 121,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has been welded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight movement in rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 119,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 119,260 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2017 105,623 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,768 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 89,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,317 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,814 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 57,370 miles

Both front tyres have damage to side walls

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,685 miles

corect number plates fitted at time of test

rear inner brake pads may be low

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,326 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 42,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,073 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,182 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 39,169 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,289 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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MGZ 1267 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MGZ 1267, 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 MGZ 1267 registered?

MGZ 1267 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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