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SL04 MBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,434 mi
Last recorded68,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 MBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 68,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,856 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,897 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2022 61,760 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,310 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,234 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 48,394 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 24 May 2016 44,032 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 40,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,051 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 39,113 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 29,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 24,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,678 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 MBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 SL04 MBZ, 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 MBZ registered?

SL04 MBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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The MOT history for SL04 MBZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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