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V22 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,671 mi
Last recorded85,671 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV22 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 84,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 82,597 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,653 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,620 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 72,479 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,101 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,796 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 65,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 58,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 50,212 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,631 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

under shields fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,810 miles

under shields fitted to vehicle unable to see some testable items.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,243 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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V22 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V22 AMG, 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 V22 AMG registered?

V22 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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