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W16 ADL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,543 mi
Last recorded75,543 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 ADL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 74,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 73,994 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 73,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,847 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,833 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,139 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,264 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,674 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,103 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,114 miles

advise oil leak from nearside front off car

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,440 miles

o/s & n/s Front tyres wearing on inner edges - soon require replacement.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,543 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,813 miles

offside front inner wheel rim dented

Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,293 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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W16 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 W16 ADL, 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 W16 ADL registered?

W16 ADL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is W16 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W16 ADL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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