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S4 BXW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,487 mi
Last recorded119,487 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 119,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 119,485 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 109,948 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 102,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,722 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 90,925 miles

Nearside Rear 1x LED inoperative on brake and tail light

Pass 27 Dec 2018 84,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 81,477 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 78,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 68,917 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)

Fail 13 May 2015 68,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 27 May 2014 62,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 54,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,546 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,498 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 17 Mar 2009 31,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 22,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S4 BXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S4 BXW, 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 S4 BXW registered?

S4 BXW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is S4 BXW safe to buy?

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