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MH04 NLY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,363 mi
Last recorded75,363 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 75,363 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Side light led not working more than 50% illuminate

Nearside Wingmirror repeater cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2025 75,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,159 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 74,156 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 73,915 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 73,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 73,889 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 73,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 70,056 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,855 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 55,855 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,438 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN THIN,REQUIRES FRONT WHEELS TO BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,389 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN THIN,REQUIRES FRONT WHEELS TO BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION.

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,219 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,956 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,554 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 19,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,439 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 NLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

MH04 NLY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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