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RIG 5162

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,738 mi
Last recorded62,738 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 5162
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 62,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 60,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 59,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 57,061 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,350 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,506 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,860 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 33,165 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut

tyres perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,515 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,051 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,938 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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RIG 5162 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RIG 5162, 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

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What year was RIG 5162 registered?

RIG 5162 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is RIG 5162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 5162 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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