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MH54 GGX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 74,505 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear o/s and n/s boots struts DO NOT support weight of boot

Fail 21 May 2026 74,504 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear o/s and n/s boot struts DO NOT support weight of the boot

Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 74,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 74,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre badly cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2017 72,472 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,411 miles

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

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

osf tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2016 72,388 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,816 miles

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

front discs poor

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,221 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 69,221 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 11 Jan 2012 63,511 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp innoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 59,995 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 49,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,737 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 38,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,737 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MH54 GGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MH54 GGX, 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 MH54 GGX registered?

MH54 GGX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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