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TO02 STV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,936 mi
Last recorded47,936 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTO02 STV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 47,936 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2025 47,936 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tailgate component insecure boot latches failed operation. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres over 10 years old (5312)

Fail 10 Sep 2024 43,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres over 10 years old (5312)

Pass 7 Sep 2023 37,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,752 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 34,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 33,935 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 33,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 32,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,579 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,332 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 30,750 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,097 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,103 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,722 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm. Offside rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,886 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,940 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 18,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,629 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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TO02 STV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TO02 STV, 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 TO02 STV registered?

TO02 STV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is TO02 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for TO02 STV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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