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MV54 HRA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,914 mi
Last recorded58,914 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 58,914 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 58,820 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,211 miles

1 number plate light bulb not working

recommend a brakes pads inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2023 51,309 miles

parking brake pull release needs service attention

recommend a brakes linings inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2022 46,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder close to play (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder close to play/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 46,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,558 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 39,557 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 36,412 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2014 33,919 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,015 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,377 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,534 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 21,637 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 18,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,935 miles

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)

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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MV54 HRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MV54 HRA, 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 MV54 HRA registered?

MV54 HRA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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