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S55 RSO

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,265 mi
Last recorded105,265 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 RSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 105,265 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated but not adversley effecting view.

Pass 23 May 2025 103,450 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 103,326 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,237 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 102,697 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 100,915 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 100,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,742 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,777 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint air suspension unit (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,440 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 79,685 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 73,841 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 May 2013 71,121 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 71,121 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 67,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 61,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 55,923 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 51,252 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 RSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RSO, 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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S55 RSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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