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S4 OKW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,065 mi
Last recorded76,065 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 OKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,065 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 76,065 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 72,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 70,274 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 66,493 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 66,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,920 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 63,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,799 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in "zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to inspect coil springs due to spring gaiters

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle;

Fail 3 Oct 2018 53,789 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in "zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to inspect coil springs due to spring gaiters

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of vehicle;

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,758 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge

Fail 21 Aug 2017 51,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 47,579 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Air suspension unit (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,347 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,690 miles

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

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 7 Aug 2009 5,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 2,437 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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S4 OKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKW, 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 S4 OKW registered?

S4 OKW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is S4 OKW safe to buy?

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