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R23 OOH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

36,018 mi
Last recorded36,018 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 35,145 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 34,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,940 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 30,920 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 29,947 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 19,348 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 19,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,690 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 30 Jan 2014 11,318 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 9,084 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 8,631 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 8,400 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays on vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,738 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 6,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 5,292 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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R23 OOH 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 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 R23 OOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R23 OOH?

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What year was R23 OOH registered?

R23 OOH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 February 2004.

Is R23 OOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 OOH 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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