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Y5 HGS

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,020 mi
Last recorded102,020 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 102,020 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front tyres stepped on edges

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 99,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 92,148 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,923 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 90,923 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 90,423 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,697 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 79,919 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted all components not seen

offside and nearside front inner and outer brake pads look on limit

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look as if becoming worn and low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,010 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,356 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,669 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,287 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,642 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2010 59,641 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,067 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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Y5 HGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y5 HGS, 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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Y5 HGS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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