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R11 HRH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,819 mi
Last recorded58,819 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,424 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 58,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,603 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,655 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 55,682 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 52,859 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 May 2016 52,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre aged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 51,062 miles

Both rear tyres aged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre aged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,693 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,733 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r exhaust insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 40,478 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,557 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,607 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,096 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 27,091 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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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R11 HRH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R11 HRH, 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 R11 HRH registered?

R11 HRH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is R11 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 HRH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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