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UY 8

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,454 mi
Last recorded101,454 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUY 8
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 98,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,023 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 93,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,251 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,311 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME AREA

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 82,726 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 82,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 81,581 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,269 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,592 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/F tyre damaged

O/S/F tyre damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Both rear tyres perished

N/S/F tyre damaged

O/S/F tyre damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2014 72,861 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,291 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,768 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 49,549 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 49,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,871 miles

All tyres worn low on outside edges, also slight cracking on all tyre treads.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,414 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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UY 8 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 UY 8, 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 UY 8 registered?

UY 8 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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