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V700 MCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

54,782 mi
Last recorded54,782 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV700 MCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2025 54,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,910 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 53,584 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint of air suspension unit worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 53,281 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,015 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,089 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 51,478 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 48,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 41,906 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 405,329 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,630 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,263 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 23,263 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,206 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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V700 MCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 V700 MCH, 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 V700 MCH registered?

V700 MCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is V700 MCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V700 MCH shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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