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SL04 MAX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,003 mi
Last recorded46,003 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 MAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 46,003 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 45,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,648 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 42,978 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,427 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 41,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,587 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 39,587 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,215 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,831 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear hubs noisy

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,200 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 31,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 23,707 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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SL04 MAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SL04 MAX, 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 SL04 MAX registered?

SL04 MAX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is SL04 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 MAX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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