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V88 NGC

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,592 mi
Last recorded86,592 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 NGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 86,592 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing low 2.5mm left in middle of tread.

Pass 5 Jul 2025 85,039 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 81,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,033 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,377 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,383 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 64,037 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,517 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,446 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,593 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 23,755 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded & worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,679 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,520 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,948 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,013 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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V88 NGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V88 NGC, 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 V88 NGC registered?

V88 NGC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is V88 NGC safe to buy?

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