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S13 BBC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 BBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 44,325 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2024 43,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,573 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 41,771 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 38,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 35,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,839 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear both rear tyres wearing and inner edges worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,460 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,246 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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S13 BBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S13 BBC, 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 S13 BBC registered?

S13 BBC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is S13 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S13 BBC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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