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SG54 ORY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,991 mi
Last recorded48,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 ORY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,991 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,114 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 46,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation possible due to surface corrosion on the discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 46,432 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,817 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 45,817 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Balljoint/Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 39,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 32,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked between tread 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge 285/35/18

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Apr 2017 32,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked between tread 285/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge 285/35/18

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs pitted

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,359 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 21,357 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted

Offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 16,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 14,262 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 11,619 miles

Nearside Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 11,619 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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SG54 ORY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG54 ORY, 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 SG54 ORY registered?

SG54 ORY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SG54 ORY safe to buy?

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