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S500 ADD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,788 mi
Last recorded70,788 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 ADD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,788 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 69,227 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 69,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,508 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,217 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 66,217 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,106 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 63,104 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,839 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 59,736 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 56,353 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,227 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,150 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,971 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 35,971 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,855 miles

Offside front fluid suspension unit slightly leaking.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,162 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,124 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,030 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,393 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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S500 ADD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S500 ADD, 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 S500 ADD registered?

S500 ADD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is S500 ADD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 ADD shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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