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Y55 AMG

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,320 mi
Last recorded82,320 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY55 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 82,320 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 82,320 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 79,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 73,515 miles

n/s front side wall damage o/s front side wall damage

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,704 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,496 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 50,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,931 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,553 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,553 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 47,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 45,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,311 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 45,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 42,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 40,725 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 38,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 33,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,401 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 31,374 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,623 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,889 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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Y55 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y55 AMG, 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 Y55 AMG registered?

Y55 AMG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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