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YP04 XCH

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,781 mi
Last recorded87,781 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 XCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 87,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 82,941 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 78,048 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking brake fluid (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,333 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,822 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,327 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges O/S/R particulary bad

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,206 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 43,137 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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YP04 XCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YP04 XCH, 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 YP04 XCH registered?

YP04 XCH is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is YP04 XCH safe to buy?

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