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VO04 TEX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,263 mi
Last recorded39,263 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 TEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 39,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,866 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 37,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 36,463 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,195 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 35,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 34,690 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM TREAD WEAR ON EDGES.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 34,619 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 34,604 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,117 miles

HAS A WINDOW TINT FILM ON THE FRONT WINSCREEN THE COULD ATTRACT A PROHIBTION AND/OR FINE.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 34,117 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

HAS A WINDOW TINT FILM ON THE FRONT WINSCREEN THE COULD ATTRACT A PROHIBTION AND/OR FINE.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,241 miles

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,916 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 3,409 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,221 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,697 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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VO04 TEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VO04 TEX, 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 VO04 TEX registered?

VO04 TEX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2004.

Is VO04 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO04 TEX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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