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P333 MEL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,417 mi
Last recorded74,417 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,417 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 74,011 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 73,927 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 73,640 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 73,222 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 68,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 59,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,126 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,540 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,025 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,001 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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P333 MEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P333 MEL, 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 P333 MEL registered?

P333 MEL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is P333 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P333 MEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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