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R80 BEH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,863 mi
Last recorded63,863 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 BEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 63,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 63,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 62,405 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 61,470 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,780 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 57,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,213 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,908 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 50,177 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 50,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,347 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking between the tread blocks of tyres (age related) to - nearside front,offside front & nearside rear.

jacking point rubber missing from offside rear sill

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 36,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,172 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,866 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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R80 BEH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 R80 BEH, 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 R80 BEH registered?

R80 BEH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is R80 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R80 BEH 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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