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Y18 OTE

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,470 mi
Last recorded65,470 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 OTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,470 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,862 miles

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

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,724 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 48,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,686 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 48,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,669 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,086 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 47,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,118 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 43,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 38,562 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,078 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 34,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y18 OTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y18 OTE, 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 Y18 OTE registered?

Y18 OTE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is Y18 OTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y18 OTE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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