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MY54 ARZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,954 mi
Last recorded31,954 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY54 ARZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 31,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,977 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 30,978 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 30,450 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 29,865 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 28,342 miles

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

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

battery warning on dash

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Sep 2017 27,028 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 26,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 26,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint strut (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,316 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 23,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 22,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,721 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,001 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 15,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,381 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2009 11,391 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,547 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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MY54 ARZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MY54 ARZ, 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 MY54 ARZ registered?

MY54 ARZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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