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SCB 9

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,584 mi
Last recorded136,584 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCB 9
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 136,584 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess air suspension pipe ferrule corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess air suspension pipe ferrule corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

underside covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 130,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged heat damage

Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,755 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 125,609 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,036 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slight discolour

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover, sill covers, under trays fitted making some items not testable

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,548 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,934 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,625 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,657 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2017 104,222 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,762 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Front tyres are wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 58,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,014 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 38,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,787 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 26,787 miles

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

Wipers smear.

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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SCB 9 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 90.9%.

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 SCB 9, 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 SCB 9 registered?

SCB 9 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is SCB 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCB 9 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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