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MH54 GPU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,719 mi
Last recorded110,719 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 110,719 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 110,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 109,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 109,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault turned time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 100,015 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,189 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 97,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Front Lower shock absorber has slight movement in the lower bush

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel flap does not lock

Pass 17 Apr 2015 61,212 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 61,197 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,684 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,564 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,674 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 24,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,047 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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MH54 GPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GPU, 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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MH54 GPU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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