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PB04 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,872 mi
Last recorded79,872 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB04 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 79,872 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 79,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 79,020 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play In shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,215 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play at strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 75,371 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 74,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play At shock absorber lower mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,952 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 29 Jan 2016 64,176 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 58,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 58,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted (unable to inspect front and rear inner arch panels for corrosion)

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak.

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

Under trays fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 52,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak.

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

Under trays fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 48,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,525 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,617 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PB04 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PB04 AMG, 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 PB04 AMG registered?

PB04 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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