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WV04 WUA

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,692 mi
Last recorded34,692 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 WUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 34,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,555 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,388 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,293 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 34,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 33,965 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 33,908 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 32,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 31,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 31,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 25,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,481 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,232 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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WV04 WUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WV04 WUA, 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 WV04 WUA registered?

WV04 WUA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is WV04 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 WUA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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