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V18 NEY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,289 mi
Last recorded64,289 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 64,289 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 62,026 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 61,945 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 61,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 60,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 60,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes starting to corrod (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 59,215 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 57,720 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 57,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 55,189 miles

front tyres low and worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,293 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 51,576 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,602 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,348 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,473 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,183 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,156 miles

all tyres have surface cracks inbetween tread but are not reason for rejection

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,338 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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V18 NEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V18 NEY, 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 V18 NEY registered?

V18 NEY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is V18 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 NEY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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