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Y5 MSO

2004 Mercedes-benz Slr

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr16,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 MSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 157,106 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,247 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 94,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 89,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 85,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 82,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 80,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 78,108 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 72,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,006 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 56,525 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,911 miles

front brake balance poor

n/s windscreen washer jet aim poor

n/s wiper blade clearing effect poor

n/s/f brake disc inner and outer face outer edge within braking surface in poor condition, outer at one point very poor

parking brake reserve travel poor

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,344 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 38,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slr?

Based on 1,033 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

92.7%
Pass Rate
316
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 23
fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned 6
fog lamp not working 6
registration plate missing 6
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. 4
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Y5 MSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 16,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slr fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y5 MSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slr typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y5 MSO registered?

Y5 MSO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slr, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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