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V8 POV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,719 mi
Last recorded27,719 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 27,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 26,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 25,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 24,796 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 24,796 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,514 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,727 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2016 23,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 21,979 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 18,958 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,409 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,858 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,123 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 POV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 POV, 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 V8 POV registered?

V8 POV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is V8 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 POV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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