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W700 SGA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,775 mi
Last recorded91,775 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 SGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 91,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 78,222 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,648 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,759 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF thrust arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,167 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush NSF lower shock absorber mount ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush OSF lower shock absorber mount ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF & OSF thrust arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 63,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,448 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,823 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,147 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,525 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,038 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 3 May 2007 28,086 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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W700 SGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W700 SGA, 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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W700 SGA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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