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MX54 PUK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,721 mi
Last recorded67,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX54 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 67,721 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 67,703 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 67,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 66,638 miles

Front Suspension has a dry noisy joint ?

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

Pass 12 May 2021 64,721 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 64,714 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5-3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (255/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5-3mm. wearing smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 63,581 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Apr 2018 60,387 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre on 3mm & inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,681 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,061 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,148 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,945 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,599 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,268 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,093 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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MX54 PUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MX54 PUK, 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 MX54 PUK registered?

MX54 PUK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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