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X111 SLR

2004 Mercedes-benz Slr

Orange Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,110 mi
Last recorded18,110 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr16,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 SLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 18,110 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 18,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 18,104 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside, dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 18,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Dec 2021 18,099 miles

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside lower bush dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 10 May 2019 17,484 miles

Offside Lower Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside lower bush dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,901 miles

Battery/alternator /Brake operation fault indicator shown

Rear Lower arm both sides bush dust cover deteriorated /crack

Rear fog light and reverse light unit broken/cracks both sides

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 16,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Battery/alternator /Brake operation fault indicator shown

Rear Lower arm both sides bush dust cover deteriorated /crack

Rear fog light and reverse light unit broken/cracks both sides

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,187 miles

Both rear arm outer bushes are starting to crack

Both rear lower light lens' are cracked

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 15,651 miles

TPMS light ON

Fail 20 Apr 2015 15,651 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

TPMS light ON

Pass 1 May 2014 9,607 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 9,605 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 9,022 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall protective bead

Pass 7 Mar 2012 13,659 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Warnning lights staying ON - Engine menagment and tyre pressure monitor.

nsf tyre - slightly worn shoulders - both sides.

osf tyre - badly worn shoulders - both sides

rear lower suspenion arms pin-bush *rubber boots* cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2011 12,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 6,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 4,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,495 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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X111 SLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr in Orange with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 16,320 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 Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X111 SLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X111 SLR registered?

X111 SLR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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