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P20 BHP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,726 mi
Last recorded65,726 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 BHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 65,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 65,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 65,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,013 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,391 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 56,354 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 52,393 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 50,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,831 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 10 Aug 2011 38,835 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.7 mm offside rear 2.5

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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P20 BHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 P20 BHP, 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 P20 BHP registered?

P20 BHP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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