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R1 XYR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

117,273 mi
Last recorded117,273 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 XYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 117,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play sock absorber lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2025 116,318 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 116,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,616 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 115,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,716 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,006 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,369 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,660 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2013 95,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,395 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,998 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,764 miles

n/s/r brake caliper spring missing

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,371 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS ARE GETTING LOW

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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R1 XYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R1 XYR, 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 R1 XYR registered?

R1 XYR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is R1 XYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 XYR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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