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Y3 PMX

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,939 mi
Last recorded104,939 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 104,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2026 104,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 103,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,372 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,365 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,073 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 97,073 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,755 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,746 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 92,998 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 92,991 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2017 88,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,590 miles

Both front tyres perished and starting to split

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,949 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,948 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,174 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,918 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 69,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 67,562 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 60,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,279 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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Y3 PMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y3 PMX, 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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Y3 PMX is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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