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POW 311A

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,592 mi
Last recorded37,592 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOW 311A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 37,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 37,396 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 37,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 36,840 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 29 Sep 2022 36,549 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 30 Sep 2021 36,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,677 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 35,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 35,377 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,448 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 33,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 33,125 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 30,864 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 30,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cuts in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2008 11,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 8,561 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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POW 311A is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 POW 311A, 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 POW 311A registered?

POW 311A is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is POW 311A safe to buy?

The MOT history for POW 311A shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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