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W27 ALS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW27 ALS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 78,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +front both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

• Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside Front Lower [5.3.2 (c)]

Pass 26 Jun 2024 77,372 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

• Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate [7.1.6 (a)]

Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,595 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 75,759 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,281 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,022 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,806 miles

Both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Engine cover/ under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 73,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 72,377 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 70,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 68,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 55,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,505 miles

n/s/f wiper blade smearing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 44,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 44,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,599 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,855 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,601 miles

o/s inner & n/s outer washer jets not working

Fail 30 Aug 2007 29,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s inner & n/s outer washer jets not working

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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W27 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 W27 ALS, 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 W27 ALS registered?

W27 ALS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is W27 ALS safe to buy?

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