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SV54 GMY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,669 mi
Last recorded30,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,418 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 30,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 29,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 28,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,307 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 27,822 miles

engine cover

undertrays

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,804 miles

undertrays

engine cover

Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,435 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,068 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,245 miles

advise strong nearside front tyre close to limit

advise strong offside front tyre split close to cords

illegal number plates removed at time of retest

Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,245 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

advise strong nearside front tyre close to limit

advise strong offside front tyre split close to cords

Pass 4 Sep 2009 17,512 miles

advise under tray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2009 17,512 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

advise under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,824 miles

Advise front tyres wearing low in centre of tread

Advise under tray fitted at time of test

Advise wet test

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,993 miles

advise non standard number plates fitted at time of test charecters legible at time of test

rear tyres new at time of test

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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SV54 GMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SV54 GMY, 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 SV54 GMY registered?

SV54 GMY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is SV54 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 GMY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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