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W9 AGF

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,226 mi
Last recorded110,226 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 AGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 110,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 110,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,818 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,000 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning Does not engage with key out (7.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,920 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 98,906 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 98,071 miles

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2020 98,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess offside and nearside front and rear corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,387 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 95,387 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 92,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 91,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 89,000 miles

oil leak engine area

oil leak rear diff

Pass 3 May 2014 85,179 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside fornt tyre perishing, cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,734 miles

both wiper blades poor condition and judder on screen

front brake discs pitted on inner face

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,896 miles

Fluid on underside of the nearside front corner of undertray but not able to find source

Unable to see testable items due to large use of plastic covers

Pass 10 Apr 2010 54,007 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,010 miles

unable to check sertain items due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,837 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 14 May 2007 42,828 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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W9 AGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W9 AGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W9 AGF registered?

W9 AGF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is W9 AGF safe to buy?

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