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MHC 111

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,052 mi
Last recorded101,052 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHC 111
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 98,538 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,929 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower Shock Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Control Arm Dust Cover Defective(Stopping ingress of water) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower Shock Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 89,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,553 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,535 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,911 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,918 miles

N/S/R tyre has cut not exposing cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,913 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 13 Jul 2011 54,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 48,519 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2008 39,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 36,035 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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MHC 111 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MHC 111, 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 MHC 111 registered?

MHC 111 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is MHC 111 safe to buy?

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