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YU54 XHV

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 83,695 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,546 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,537 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 68,834 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 68,834 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,543 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,374 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 67,374 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level no sign of leak,please check (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 65,952 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,831 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,324 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 64,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 63,301 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,694 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,306 miles

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,848 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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YU54 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YU54 XHV, 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 YU54 XHV registered?

YU54 XHV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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