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SL04 REB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Bronze Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,208 mi
Last recorded74,208 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 REB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 74,208 miles

Nearside Front Jacking mount missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 73,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved out of swept area

Nearside Front jacking point rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2024 71,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 70,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 70,142 miles

Corrosion to both nearside rear and offside rear wheel arches

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 69,195 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wing/wheel arch

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 68,157 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 66,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,910 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 63,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,096 miles

Front Unable to view brake pads

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

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

Undercovers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,702 miles

Battery slightly loose

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Damage to under tray

Pass 12 Mar 2015 56,056 miles

Age related cracks to front tyres

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,599 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 33,715 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 26,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,014 miles

offside and nearside front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

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 REB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Bronze with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 REB, 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 REB registered?

SL04 REB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is SL04 REB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL04 REB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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