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SHZ 5601

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 5601
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 71,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,947 miles

Full body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspiration of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of the inner wing to the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of the inner wing to the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 69,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspiration of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of the inner wing to the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out of the inner wing to the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 64,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 62,283 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,346 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Sep 2018 57,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,960 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,486 miles

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 46,454 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Pass 27 May 2015 40,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres wearing on inner tread

front brake disc's getting in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,382 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,519 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 10,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 9,499 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,734 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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SHZ 5601 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SHZ 5601, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SHZ 5601?

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What year was SHZ 5601 registered?

SHZ 5601 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is SHZ 5601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHZ 5601 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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