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V8 TTK

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 119,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,411 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,587 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,739 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 115,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 114,800 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 114,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 113,869 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 113,243 miles

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

battery light on

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,203 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 17 Jul 2014 111,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are corroding.

Ignition warning lamp is on.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear exhaust brackets are broken.

Rear tyres are close to the limit & n/s has a nail in the tread.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 111,711 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are corroding.

Ignition warning lamp is on.

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear exhaust brackets are broken.

Rear tyres are close to the limit & n/s has a nail in the tread.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,454 miles

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Rearmost brackets on both rear silencers are broken.

Wipers are starting to deteriorate.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Rearmost brackets on both rear silencers are broken.

Wipers are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 105,951 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,933 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 98,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2011 98,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,562 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 82,954 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on legal limit

freeplay in offside front wheel bearing

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 TTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V8 TTK, 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 TTK registered?

V8 TTK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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