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W31 RLW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

74,895 mi
Last recorded74,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 RLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 74,895 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2025 74,526 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 74,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension mounting bush has slight play

Offside Front Lower suspension mounting bush has slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,098 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 73,503 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 13 Dec 2019 72,012 miles

front suspension struts lower mounting bushes slight movement

Pass 22 Nov 2018 67,434 miles

nearside front suspension strut lower bush slight movement

Pass 9 Dec 2017 63,815 miles

nearside front suspension strut lower mounting bush slight movement

Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,560 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,270 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,397 miles

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2014 46,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,359 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 45,359 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,904 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 37,904 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,124 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 35,523 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,651 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 26,651 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,866 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,316 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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W31 RLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 W31 RLW, 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 W31 RLW registered?

W31 RLW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is W31 RLW safe to buy?

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