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V1 PUL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,308 mi
Last recorded44,308 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 44,308 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 44,211 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 44,015 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,903 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,780 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 285/35/r18-97y

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

Unable to see front brake pads.

Fail 16 Apr 2018 43,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective petrol flap not opening (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear boot opens with key only

central locking not working

front doors only lock by means of key only

Pass 31 May 2015 42,590 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2015 42,569 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 41,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2013 40,745 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 37,335 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,885 miles

o/s front shock/air susp unit cleaned not replaced

Fail 27 May 2011 33,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 30,102 miles

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

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

offside front tyre dig in sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,692 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 22,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,778 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

elements of o/s repeater not working

o/s headlamp no kick-up observed

rear suspension bouncy

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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V1 PUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V1 PUL, 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 V1 PUL registered?

V1 PUL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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