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SL04 MCL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,773 mi
Last recorded29,773 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 29,773 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 29,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 29,284 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 28,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,701 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 28,199 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 28,192 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 27,810 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 27,798 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 27,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 25,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,144 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 24,195 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 22,429 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 18,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 15,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2012 15,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2011 15,177 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 13,314 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 11,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 10,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,627 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 MCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SL04 MCL, 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 MCL registered?

SL04 MCL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is SL04 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 MCL shows 24 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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