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MP53 TBX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,513 mi
Last recorded81,513 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 TBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 81,513 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 80,155 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge has cracking all round and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge has cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge has cracking all round and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge has cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 78,929 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,878 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 70,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 66,058 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 66,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,371 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded & scored on inner surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,358 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,383 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,020 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

oil leak on left front coner

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,239 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,293 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,919 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 25,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,155 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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MP53 TBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MP53 TBX, 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 MP53 TBX registered?

MP53 TBX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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The MOT history for MP53 TBX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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