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WA04 YGG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,389 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 75,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,679 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,792 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,020 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,028 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 67,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Slight damage to front numberplate

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Slight damage to front numberplate

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,899 miles

Brake pads are 65-70% worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,085 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 46,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

crack in offside front tyre inner sidewall

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2010 46,317 miles

crack in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

crack in offside front tyre inner sidewall

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2009 40,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,727 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit inner edge

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,359 miles

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

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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WA04 YGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA04 YGG, 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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WA04 YGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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