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PR04 OAT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,742 mi
Last recorded138,742 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR04 OAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 134,184 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 130,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 126,490 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 126,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,978 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,800 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 116,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Excessive play lower strut joint (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 112,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel slight distortion

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Play in damper/shocker joint

Rear Tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,873 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

n/s/r alloy slightly distorted

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,910 miles

n/s/r alloy slightly distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 81,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,143 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,891 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 62,891 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,641 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,242 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PR04 OAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PR04 OAT, 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 PR04 OAT registered?

PR04 OAT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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