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SU51 ORD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 ORD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 144,556 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 131,523 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 127,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,673 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 121,672 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,611 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 115,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 110,911 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bush have slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2020 110,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle bush have slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower shocker bush slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 95,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,045 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,388 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,733 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2011 62,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,121 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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SU51 ORD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 SU51 ORD, 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 SU51 ORD registered?

SU51 ORD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is SU51 ORD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 ORD 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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