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S500 NAP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,152 mi
Last recorded53,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,152 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 51,178 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 48,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,557 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,291 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 38,284 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,554 miles

engine light on

rear wheels stiff to turn

Pass 8 Apr 2017 36,917 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 35,905 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 34,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,914 miles

deep cut to o/s front tyre inner sidewall rim protector

Fail 29 Mar 2014 32,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

deep cut to o/s front tyre inner sidewall rim protector

Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,156 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,446 miles

Cut on side wall of near side front tyre †(not down to fabric)

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 NAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S500 NAP, 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 NAP registered?

S500 NAP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is S500 NAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 NAP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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