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NX54 MZU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,681 mi
Last recorded94,681 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX54 MZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 94,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,002 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,087 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 87,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 84,159 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 84,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,174 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,124 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 77,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,761 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 74,887 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,885 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,009 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 65,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,464 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,000 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,745 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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NX54 MZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NX54 MZU, 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 NX54 MZU registered?

NX54 MZU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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The MOT history for NX54 MZU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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