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S13 GOM

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,611 mi
Last recorded141,611 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 GOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 134,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 134,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 129,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 124,203 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 119,217 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 116,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,427 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 110,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,051 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,646 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,207 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,702 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,702 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 GOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GOM, 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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S13 GOM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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