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S50 GUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 GUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 97,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 95,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,731 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 93,725 miles

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

AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT SHREDED

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,755 miles

CUT IN SIDE WALL OF OFFSIDE TYRES FRONT AND REAR ON RIM PROTECTOR

SLIGHT CORROSION TO COIL SPRINGS

Fail 6 Apr 2023 91,755 miles

CUT IN SIDE WALL OF OFFSIDE TYRES FRONT AND REAR ON RIM PROTECTOR

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION TO COIL SPRINGS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 90,319 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 85,937 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,937 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,626 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,013 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 78,812 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,404 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 28 May 2010 63,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 60,230 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres wearing uneven

parking brake needs ajustment

Fail 28 May 2009 60,230 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres wearing uneven

parking brake needs ajustment

Pass 30 May 2008 56,889 miles

front brake discs iner have corrotion., pads looking low.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,900 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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S50 GUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 S50 GUD, 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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S50 GUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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