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XLR 797

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,824 mi
Last recorded79,824 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLR 797
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,824 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 79,117 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,707 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,360 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 61,047 miles

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

O/S/F suspension leg is damp

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 48,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,178 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,691 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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XLR 797 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLR 797, 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 XLR 797 registered?

XLR 797 is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is XLR 797 safe to buy?

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