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PL04 AMU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,706 mi
Last recorded23,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 AMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 23,706 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 23,574 miles

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,975 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,885 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 28 Aug 2021 22,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,205 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 21,527 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 21,008 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 20,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 20,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 19,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 18,238 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2011 14,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,991 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 7,155 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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PL04 AMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PL04 AMU, 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 PL04 AMU registered?

PL04 AMU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is PL04 AMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL04 AMU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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