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N55 ULT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 76,189 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 76,154 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 12 Aug 2025 74,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 73,991 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 73,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 71,513 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 71,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 70,767 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rusted & worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 70,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,356 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,040 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,363 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2012 58,363 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,090 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre worn low on the very inner edge - no cords showing

Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,257 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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N55 ULT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N55 ULT, 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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N55 ULT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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