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SIL 424

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,414 mi
Last recorded54,414 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 424
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 54,414 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 54,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 53,427 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,503 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,601 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 50,601 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,035 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,929 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 44,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,919 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Nov 2014 43,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,966 miles

testable items unseen underneath undertrays.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,837 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,450 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 23,424 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,047 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,529 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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SIL 424 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 SIL 424, 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 SIL 424 registered?

SIL 424 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is SIL 424 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 424 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.

Does SIL 424 have outstanding finance?

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