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V3 NCD

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,646 mi
Last recorded88,646 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 NCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,742 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 74,168 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 69,685 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,698 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,636 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,196 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 37,838 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Fail 29 Jan 2013 37,830 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre has cuts on outer side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,572 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front tyre some wear on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,134 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 31,134 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,329 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,329 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,925 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 15,727 miles

play in nearside/offside front suspension bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2007 12,895 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 12,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

bad cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall cords not showing

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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V3 NCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V3 NCD, 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 V3 NCD registered?

V3 NCD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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