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V55 PEB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,187 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 78,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,935 miles

PLASTIC COVERS UNDER BONNET

PLASTIC COVERS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE FROM FRONT TO REAR SOME COMPONENTS NOT SEEN AT TEST

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,087 miles

covers in engine bat not able to se some components for insp

covers underside of vehicle some components not seen forinsp

Pass 2 May 2017 74,572 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 70,412 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,684 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,081 miles

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall.

front tyres wearing low inner edges

nearside rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,762 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,351 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,119 miles

fluid on offside front brake caliper

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 PEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PEB, 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

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What year was V55 PEB registered?

V55 PEB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2004.

Is V55 PEB safe to buy?

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