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V8 HDW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,272 mi
Last recorded59,272 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,272 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,730 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive very bad leak, borderline pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

condensation in both wing mirror indicators

Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,240 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

rear suspension arms have plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 49,536 miles

cover sills /undertrays and floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,842 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

plastic covers on suspension arms

Pass 2 Nov 2018 45,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald, step tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn in the middle (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 37,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 36,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 33,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 31,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2012 28,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,977 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,771 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 24,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,062 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,587 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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V8 HDW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V8 HDW, 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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V8 HDW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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