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WO04 ACV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,850 mi
Last recorded48,850 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 ACV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,652 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 43,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 40,866 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 39,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,781 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges. both rear tyres worn to 3 mm

Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,698 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 33,553 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 28,956 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,516 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 27,516 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,745 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,813 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 19,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,287 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,498 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,311 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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WO04 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WO04 ACV, 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 WO04 ACV registered?

WO04 ACV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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