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Y33 PRS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 PRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 86,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 86,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 85,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,923 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,589 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 78,584 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,488 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 68,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,539 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Fail 6 Jun 2016 64,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Crack

Pass 5 Jun 2015 60,542 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,974 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 35,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,661 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,811 miles

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

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

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

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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Y33 PRS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y33 PRS, 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 Y33 PRS registered?

Y33 PRS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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