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NWB 402

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,728 mi
Last recorded63,728 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWB 402
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 63,000 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 62,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,339 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front suspension strut lower ball joints (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,066 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2017 58,586 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2017 58,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,943 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 53,524 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,844 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,699 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

near side rear brake disc worn and pitted

off side rear brake disc worn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,267 miles

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

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

abc light on

battary warning light on

nsr brake disc slighty distorted

Fail 10 Oct 2012 48,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake disc outer face in poor condition

Offside front tread getting low

Rear brakes unbalanced & parking brake poor

Screw embedded in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,640 miles

Clicking noise from steering(unable to fully inspect due to massive underbody shields)

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,577 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,260 miles

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

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

Stone chip damage to front number plate

Fail 20 Oct 2008 40,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Stone chip damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,408 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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NWB 402 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NWB 402, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NWB 402 registered?

NWB 402 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is NWB 402 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWB 402 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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