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YW04 UJY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,613 mi
Last recorded75,613 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 UJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom of damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom of damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,433 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 59,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 57,913 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 56,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 53,083 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 52,760 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,463 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,886 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,396 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 48,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,715 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,789 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 37,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,754 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,476 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,194 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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YW04 UJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 YW04 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 YW04 UJY registered?

YW04 UJY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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