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N123 MDM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,840 mi
Last recorded66,840 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 MDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 66,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,572 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,661 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,046 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,047 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,248 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,701 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,306 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,655 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,658 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 27,645 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 27,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 19,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 19,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 10,572 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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N123 MDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N123 MDM, 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 N123 MDM registered?

N123 MDM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is N123 MDM safe to buy?

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