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MK54 GTS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 GTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,747 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,355 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber/ damper lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 72,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Air suspension (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall to cords 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/R CV Boot weeping

Pass 21 Oct 2022 71,484 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 71,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to limit / cuts and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 57,807 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,675 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,373 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,496 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,113 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 54,495 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,838 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,515 miles

offside front tyre outer wall damaged and cut

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged and tyre cut

Full size underbody shield fitted - Underbody inspection very limited

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 49,515 miles

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

Full size underbody shield fitted - Underbody inspection very limited

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall damaged and cut

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged and tyre cut

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,169 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,316 miles

E.M.L. LIGHT STAY ON

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 33,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MK54 GTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK54 GTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK54 GTS registered?

MK54 GTS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is MK54 GTS safe to buy?

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