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V2 PWG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 PWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 43,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,228 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,042 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 39,208 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 38,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 37,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 36,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 32,672 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at multiple joints (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 28,379 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 28,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 24,965 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,849 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,650 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f outer tyre wall/s slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 12,368 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 12,368 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 8,119 miles

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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V2 PWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 V2 PWG, 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

How do I check the history of V2 PWG?

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What year was V2 PWG registered?

V2 PWG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is V2 PWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V2 PWG 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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