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P23 AER

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,092 mi
Last recorded86,092 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 AER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 85,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 85,704 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,498 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 84,776 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 84,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,451 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 79,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,233 miles

Brake fluid level at Minimum

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,119 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover under trays and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,055 miles

Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,566 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 65,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 60,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,718 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,054 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,581 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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P23 AER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P23 AER, 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 P23 AER registered?

P23 AER is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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