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V12 TYS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,748 mi
Last recorded61,748 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 TYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 61,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,759 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 60,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 59,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 58,579 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,925 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,186 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,163 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,865 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,061 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on edges of brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on edges of brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,665 miles

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

Notice vehicle n/s/f suspension low when first started

Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,634 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Notice vehicle n/s/f suspension low when first started

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,036 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,060 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,475 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,582 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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V12 TYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc 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 TYS, 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 V12 TYS registered?

V12 TYS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is V12 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 TYS 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.

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