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SH03 YEN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,084 mi
Last recorded89,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 89,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 89,015 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 88,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 88,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 88,285 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,093 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 88,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 86,340 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,283 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 85,283 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 81,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 79,521 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view o/s (8.1.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,784 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 55,895 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 55,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,072 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,159 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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SH03 YEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SH03 YEN, 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 SH03 YEN registered?

SH03 YEN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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