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MX04 WMD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,879 mi
Last recorded51,879 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 WMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 51,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,365 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 51,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 51,162 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 48,021 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,494 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,646 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,848 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 37,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 36,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osr tyre worn very low inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,528 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 32,569 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 32,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,677 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 25,162 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 15,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 14,855 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 13,919 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,159 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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MX04 WMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX04 WMD, 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 MX04 WMD registered?

MX04 WMD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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