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RY04 YPZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 YPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,415 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 74,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 72,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 71,931 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,397 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 70,391 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,269 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 67,031 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,352 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 65,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,931 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2016 59,594 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,535 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,089 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,467 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,116 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 40,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,097 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,796 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 1 Jul 2009 13,836 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 9,084 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,285 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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RY04 YPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY04 YPZ, 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 RY04 YPZ registered?

RY04 YPZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 YPZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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