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VIL 9

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,585 mi
Last recorded56,585 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 55,544 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,382 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 54,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 54,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,372 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 49,372 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 43,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,582 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Dec 2017 36,702 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,639 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 34,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,531 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 27,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 26,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,784 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,086 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,952 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,891 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,844 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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VIL 9 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 VIL 9, 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 VIL 9 registered?

VIL 9 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is VIL 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 9 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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