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S50 ORW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 ORW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 98,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 28535/r19 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 98,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not working. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 28535/r19 Tread close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close centre tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,784 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 92,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,321 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 75,098 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 75,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,651 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 64,848 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,233 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,896 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,745 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,709 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 ORW 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 86.4%.

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 S50 ORW, 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 S50 ORW registered?

S50 ORW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is S50 ORW safe to buy?

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