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PD04 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,535 mi
Last recorded61,535 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD04 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 61,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 61,110 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 60,448 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 58,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 56,864 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 56,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 53,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 51,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 50,977 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front both front tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2015 50,892 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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PD04 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PD04 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PD04 AMG registered?

PD04 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is PD04 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PD04 AMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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