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R23 OTM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,208 mi
Last recorded103,208 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 103,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 99,894 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 95,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,249 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,675 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,960 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 19 Feb 2018 75,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 75,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Front and rear. (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,607 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,816 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 64,010 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,007 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,947 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,023 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 63,023 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,509 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,726 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 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 R23 OTM, 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 R23 OTM registered?

R23 OTM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is R23 OTM safe to buy?

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