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PK04 GVG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,508 mi
Last recorded17,508 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 17,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 17,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring dust cover. split/perished.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 17,432 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,301 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 17,255 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 17,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension strut dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front suspension strut dust cover partially deteriorated

battery warning malfunction on instrument cluster

sill cover trims and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 16,390 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 15,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 15,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 15,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill covers installed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,402 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,332 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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PK04 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PK04 GVG, 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 PK04 GVG registered?

PK04 GVG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is PK04 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK04 GVG shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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