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VK54 OHU

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 OHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,330 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 129,343 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,503 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 127,414 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 122,235 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,221 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,761 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,706 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,440 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 106,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 95,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,935 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,394 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 18,193 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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VK54 OHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VK54 OHU, 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 VK54 OHU registered?

VK54 OHU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VK54 OHU safe to buy?

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