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YC04 PZL

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,350 mi
Last recorded63,350 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 PZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,350 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 57,812 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,296 miles
Fail 18 May 2023

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,730 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 49,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,143 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 46,873 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 45,605 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 43,646 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 43,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 41,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 40,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 38,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,679 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,812 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,809 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 25,457 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 25,456 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 17,663 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,663 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 9,086 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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YC04 PZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC04 PZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 PZL registered?

YC04 PZL is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is YC04 PZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 PZL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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