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T40 PNG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 PNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,445 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 110,183 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,589 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,195 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 102,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 100,023 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 99,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 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 6 Mar 2018 93,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35ZR18 97Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 92,703 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,855 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit need replacing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,930 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,925 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,133 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,738 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,898 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,721 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f tyre outer walls damaged.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 33,783 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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T40 PNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T40 PNG, 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 T40 PNG registered?

T40 PNG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is T40 PNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T40 PNG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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