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SW04 XBP

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

20,085 mi
Last recorded20,085 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 XBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 20,085 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 20,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 19,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 18,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 17,919 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 17,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 17,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,575 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,950 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 11,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,626 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 9,646 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on inside wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,973 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 8,081 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 7,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2009 6,607 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 6,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 5,157 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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SW04 XBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 SW04 XBP, 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

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What year was SW04 XBP registered?

SW04 XBP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is SW04 XBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 XBP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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