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N14 ARY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,210 mi
Last recorded41,210 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 ARY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 41,210 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 40,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 40,250 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 38,622 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,618 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 34,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 28,632 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,853 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 27 Dec 2012 24,297 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,523 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,480 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 16,636 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,955 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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N14 ARY 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 N14 ARY, 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 N14 ARY registered?

N14 ARY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is N14 ARY safe to buy?

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