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SN53 RVR

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,471 mi
Last recorded68,471 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 RVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,471 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit is cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2025 67,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 62,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 60,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 60,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,861 miles

Battery warning light is on

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 21 Jul 2016 59,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery warning light is on

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 58,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,496 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,536 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,059 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,972 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,145 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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SN53 RVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SN53 RVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SN53 RVR?

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What year was SN53 RVR registered?

SN53 RVR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2004.

Is SN53 RVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 RVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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