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V7 PDH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,152 mi
Last recorded52,152 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 PDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 52,152 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 52,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 50,897 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 49,776 miles

corrosion starting around offside front brake pipe

Fail 25 Jun 2024 49,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion starting around offside front brake pipe

Pass 12 Jun 2023 48,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 46,932 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 45,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,745 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,220 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,386 miles

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

sidewall damage to nearside tyres

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,970 miles

all tyres low

front and rear reg plates poor

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,361 miles

slight sidewall damage to nearside tyres

Fail 11 Aug 2014 34,361 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

slight sidewall damage to nearside tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,097 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front registration plate cracked

indicator lens n/s cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,804 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside mirror repeater lense cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 26,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,155 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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V7 PDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V7 PDH, 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 V7 PDH registered?

V7 PDH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is V7 PDH safe to buy?

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