CarVerify

Free Car Check

V12 BTU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,838 mi
Last recorded108,838 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,838 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside hydraulic suspension hoses to shock absorbers have slight corrosion to ferrules on hoses

manufacturers undertrays and sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,252 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling at rear of prop shaft is starting to crack (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,988 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupler at differential end of shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Alloy (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,565 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,387 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,271 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer to hub (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 73,450 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 73,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 60,428 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 55,918 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 51,513 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 49,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,177 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,255 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,316 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V12 BTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V12 BTU, 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

How do I check the history of V12 BTU?

You can check the full history of V12 BTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V12 BTU registered?

V12 BTU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is V12 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 BTU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V12 BTU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V12 BTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.