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RX04 CHG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,812 mi
Last recorded46,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 CHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays & arch Linners obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Jul 2024 45,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,700 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres slight cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,602 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 40,033 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,357 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,650 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,490 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 Oct 2015 32,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 29,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,684 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,839 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 17,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,334 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 30 Sep 2009 13,525 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,325 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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RX04 CHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc 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 RX04 CHG, 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 RX04 CHG registered?

RX04 CHG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is RX04 CHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 CHG 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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