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RV04 RDZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 RDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,422 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 106,353 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,608 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 104,608 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 99,741 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 97,980 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 94,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 91,643 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 May 2016 91,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 88,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,436 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 79,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,291 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 72,858 miles

S R S fault warning light ON

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 67,313 miles

S R S fault light ON

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,780 miles

Cut to curbing strip on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

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

front tyre tread depths N/S/F 1.70mm O/S/F 2.7mm MIN LEGAL LIMIT 1.60mm

Fail 15 Apr 2008 64,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cut to curbing strip on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

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

front tyre tread depths N/S/F 1.70mm O/S/F 2.7mm MIN LEGAL LIMIT 1.60mm

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,037 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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RV04 RDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RDZ, 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 RV04 RDZ registered?

RV04 RDZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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