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MH04 NBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,929 mi
Last recorded133,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 133,929 miles

under shields engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 133,341 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 132,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 131,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,006 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 128,434 miles

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

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

heat shild loose

Fail 31 Mar 2021 128,433 miles

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

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

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

heat shild loose

Pass 10 Feb 2020 126,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery light illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery light illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2018 124,453 miles

brakepad light illuminated

Fail 20 Dec 2018 124,453 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

brakepad light illuminated

Pass 27 Dec 2017 120,737 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,474 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,234 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 107,234 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 96,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,277 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,304 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,376 miles

lambda reading close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,555 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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MH04 NBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH04 NBZ, 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 MH04 NBZ registered?

MH04 NBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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