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S9 ALH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,681 mi
Last recorded56,681 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 56,681 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring many components

Pass 10 May 2024 56,114 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 5 May 2023 55,035 miles

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

Undertrays and covers fitted obscuring many components

Pass 4 Apr 2022 54,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted obsuring components

Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,732 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,482 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front of wheel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,789 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,699 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres cracked and perishing

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2016 46,464 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 30,785 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,712 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,035 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,390 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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S9 ALH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S9 ALH, 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 S9 ALH registered?

S9 ALH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is S9 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 ALH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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