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V12 RUS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,506 mi
Last recorded67,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 RUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 67,506 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 65,503 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,074 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,074 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 60,511 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 60,510 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 55,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,205 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 51,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40 x 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 48,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f strut slighty damp/weeping fluid

Pass 5 Mar 2014 42,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,230 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,312 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,221 miles

o/s/front suspension unit weeping slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,864 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 21,557 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,297 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)

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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V12 RUS 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 79.2%.

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 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 V12 RUS, 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 V12 RUS registered?

V12 RUS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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