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YM04 UJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,427 mi
Last recorded68,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 UJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 68,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 64,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,837 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 55,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,480 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,247 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,811 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,500 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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YM04 UJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM04 UJY, 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 YM04 UJY registered?

YM04 UJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 UJY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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