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V55 ARN

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,104 mi
Last recorded50,104 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV55 ARN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 47,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 43,903 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 39,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge and has slight cracks but not to cords

Pass 19 Oct 2019 36,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 31,959 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 30,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 28,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 25,410 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 25,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 22,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 20,496 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2011 20,496 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn very low on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2010 13,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 8,372 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,930 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 6,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V55 ARN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V55 ARN, 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 V55 ARN?

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What year was V55 ARN registered?

V55 ARN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is V55 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V55 ARN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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