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V5 BRY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,577 mi
Last recorded36,577 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

RegistrationV5 BRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 36,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 35,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 33,626 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 33,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 31,216 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 29,438 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 26,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,751 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge and both front tyres wearing uneven inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 22,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 18,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,776 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 17,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,751 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,293 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge/side

Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,734 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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V5 BRY 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 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 V5 BRY, 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 V5 BRY registered?

V5 BRY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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