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OY54 AUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,561 mi
Last recorded37,561 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 37,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,112 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 37,112 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 37,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 37,050 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 36,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,218 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 35,242 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,549 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 33,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,470 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 31,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,996 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/b both rear road sprong boots starting to split.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,888 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 27,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,231 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 25,231 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,017 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,924 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 26 Aug 2009 18,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,966 miles

underbody inspection hampered by extensive plastic covers

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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OY54 AUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OY54 AUL, 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 OY54 AUL registered?

OY54 AUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is OY54 AUL safe to buy?

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