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VX54 OKT

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,796 mi
Last recorded26,796 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 OKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 26,406 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 26,400 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 25,605 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 23,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 22,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 20,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 18,631 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 18,277 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 18,267 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 18,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 14,640 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 14,413 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,137 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 12,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,878 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 8,210 miles

excessive travel on parking brake pedal

Pass 26 Nov 2009 6,169 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 5,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 4,630 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 4,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VX54 OKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VX54 OKT, 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 VX54 OKT registered?

VX54 OKT is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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