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2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,328 mi
Last recorded51,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3500 AD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 51,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,085 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,150 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,011 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2017 49,011 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,546 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,751 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,145 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 8,850 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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3500 AD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 3500 AD, 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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3500 AD is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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