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SV53 HJZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,810 mi
Last recorded18,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 18,810 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 18,355 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 18,355 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,208 miles

AIR SUSPENTION PIPES FERRERALS CORRODED

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

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

Offside Front TYRE PERRISHED ON INNER WALL

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

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

VARIOUS TYRES PERRISHED

Fail 18 Jul 2017 18,208 miles

AIR SUSPENTION PIPES FERRERALS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front TYRE PERRISHED ON INNER WALL

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

VARIOUS TYRES PERRISHED

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,106 miles

Front Suspension pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 18,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,490 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 17,480 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,794 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2013 16,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,147 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,901 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 10,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 3,376 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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SV53 HJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV53 HJZ, 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 SV53 HJZ registered?

SV53 HJZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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