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N5 NGB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,767 mi
Last recorded66,767 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 NGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,442 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 65,397 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,633 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,148 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 62,597 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,748 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 60,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 58,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2016 58,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit sidewall badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror discoulored

Fail 22 Sep 2015 55,561 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit sidewall badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside mirror discoulored

Pass 27 Sep 2014 54,625 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on side wall but not exposing chords or ply

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,444 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,862 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracks in it

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,634 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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N5 NGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N5 NGB, 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 N5 NGB registered?

N5 NGB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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