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PGY 1L

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,267 mi
Last recorded61,267 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGY 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 61,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 61,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 57,560 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,982 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 49,867 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 46,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,723 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit damp

Pass 12 Oct 2018 36,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,688 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

close bonnet light comes up bonnet is closed

Fail 31 May 2013 19,212 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 19,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,969 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 6,216 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 3,603 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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PGY 1L is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PGY 1L, 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 PGY 1L registered?

PGY 1L is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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