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SLX 2

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,611 mi
Last recorded11,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLX 2
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2026 11,611 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 11,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 11,369 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 11,359 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 11,250 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 11,051 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 10,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 10,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 10,593 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 10,344 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,659 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 9,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 8,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 8,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 7,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 4,987 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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SLX 2 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SLX 2, 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 SLX 2 registered?

SLX 2 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 July 2004.

Is SLX 2 safe to buy?

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