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R2 UME

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 UME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 116,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 116,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,401 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 114,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,620 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 23 Feb 2021 102,589 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 99,990 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 91,542 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 23 Mar 2015 85,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,082 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,230 miles

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

oil leak from rocker gaskets

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,194 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,366 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 33,917 miles

oil leak from n/s/f behind covers,possible oil cooler.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,787 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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R2 UME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R2 UME, 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 R2 UME registered?

R2 UME is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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