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T1 AUY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,612 mi
Last recorded91,612 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 91,612 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 89,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,666 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 79,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 79,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 76,509 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,886 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 66,993 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,892 miles

Front both sides tyre has slight cracks outer edge

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

Pass 28 May 2016 64,659 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 64,659 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,870 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,280 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,383 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

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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T1 AUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 T1 AUY, 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 T1 AUY registered?

T1 AUY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is T1 AUY safe to buy?

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