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S55 BUD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,300 mi
Last recorded65,300 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 65,300 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2026 65,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 63,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 62,020 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2024 62,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 54,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,071 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 49,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 40,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,848 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 33,448 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,214 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,136 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,022 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,600 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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S55 BUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S55 BUD, 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 S55 BUD registered?

S55 BUD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is S55 BUD safe to buy?

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