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SIL 600

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,198 mi
Last recorded76,198 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 600
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,198 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 76,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,009 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 75,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 75,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,684 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2018 70,991 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,208 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play o/s & n/s front air suspension unit lower mounting joints

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,631 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged..

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,622 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front flexi brake hose sleeves perished and cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,305 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 600 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SIL 600, 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 SIL 600?

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What year was SIL 600 registered?

SIL 600 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is SIL 600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 600 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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