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S600 XSE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,652 mi
Last recorded59,652 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 XSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 59,652 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 55,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 52,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,484 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 48,605 miles

rear tyres worn just off wear bar indicators .

Pass 24 Nov 2018 48,297 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 48,089 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 47,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,592 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 43,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,947 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,107 miles

both front discs slightly corroded and scored on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 54,142 miles

Bellypans fitted throughout

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,601 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 19,601 miles

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

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

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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S600 XSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc 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 S600 XSE, 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 S600 XSE registered?

S600 XSE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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