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PCA 787

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,498 mi
Last recorded51,498 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCA 787
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 51,498 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2024 51,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 51,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 51,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 51,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 50,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 50,946 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly unable to turn system on/off (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,003 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,003 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower, front arm outer ball joint dust covers (2.4.G.2)

registration plate missing front and rear (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 7,360 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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PCA 787 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PCA 787, 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 PCA 787 registered?

PCA 787 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is PCA 787 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCA 787 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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