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RN53 RAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 RAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 78,700 miles

Vehicle showing signs of lack of use

Fail 20 Mar 2026 78,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle showing signs of lack of use

Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,212 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 70,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 65,452 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 64,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,661 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 17 Jul 2018 62,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,109 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 55,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,031 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,898 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 42,557 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,390 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 6 Jul 2010 30,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 24,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 18,641 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 12,481 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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RN53 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RN53 RAX, 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 RN53 RAX registered?

RN53 RAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is RN53 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 RAX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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