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P13 HOM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,824 mi
Last recorded54,824 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 HOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 54,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 54,457 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 54,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 53,992 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 53,809 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 52,311 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 52,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 50,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wheels/tyres different size to rear but to manufacturers specifics

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,749 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 46,837 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,885 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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P13 HOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P13 HOM, 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 P13 HOM registered?

P13 HOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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