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VB04 PJB

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

90,063 mi
Last recorded90,063 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB04 PJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,064 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 88,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 85,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 85,844 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,805 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,843 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 78,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 77,145 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,518 miles

slight wear edges n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,067 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,760 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,106 miles

front tyres 3mm and bald inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,032 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,937 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,271 miles

3rd brake lamp slightly cracked

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plates front and rear starting to seporate

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 22,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 20,180 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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VB04 PJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VB04 PJB, 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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VB04 PJB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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