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RV04 PMY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,799 mi
Last recorded56,799 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,363 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 54,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,829 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 49,662 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,928 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 48,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,912 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,490 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,977 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 8 Mar 2011 34,090 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,797 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 20 Feb 2009 29,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,783 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RV04 PMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV04 PMY, 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 RV04 PMY registered?

RV04 PMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is RV04 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 PMY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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