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S500 SLU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,975 mi
Last recorded108,975 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 108,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,235 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 102,993 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 102,993 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 100,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,854 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,325 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,545 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2016 84,524 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,696 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,769 miles

Cant not fully inspect under side of car due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,711 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber has sign of oil leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2010 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,802 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

sill cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,607 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 SLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

S500 SLU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is S500 SLU safe to buy?

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