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SN04 VVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,931 mi
Last recorded65,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 65,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,431 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,144 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 45,143 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 60,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/18 97y rosso (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/18 97y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm. 285/35Y18.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 39,265 miles

slight play in n/s/f suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,650 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,173 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,317 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 18,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SN04 VVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SN04 VVP, 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 SN04 VVP registered?

SN04 VVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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The MOT history for SN04 VVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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