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WX04 VGV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 VGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 96,787 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,345 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 95,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 95,077 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,207 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,365 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2020 92,508 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 92,507 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont stay on (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,251 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 90,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,366 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 82,452 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 64,889 miles

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight condensation in indicator repeater lamps

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,013 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge and cracked/perished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,281 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 51,278 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake requires attention

n/s/r coil spring dust cover split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 44,688 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 28 Feb 2009 39,312 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,284 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 34,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,750 miles

front brake pads worn low.

rear brake pads worn low.

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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WX04 VGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WX04 VGV, 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 WX04 VGV registered?

WX04 VGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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