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WN54 ORW

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,020 mi
Last recorded149,020 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 ORW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 149,020 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Mar 2025 140,011 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2025 139,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn air strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 135,708 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,537 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,631 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,683 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,748 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,584 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 85,563 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,204 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,499 miles

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)

undertrays fitted,unable to see brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,929 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,849 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,396 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,922 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre 3.5mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,347 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,695 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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WN54 ORW 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 86.4%.

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 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 WN54 ORW, 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 WN54 ORW registered?

WN54 ORW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is WN54 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN54 ORW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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