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40 MAY

2004 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl53,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 59,301 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,111 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 57,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 57,216 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 55,523 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,947 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 44,711 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 41,758 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 37,431 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,051 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 27,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,762 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,090 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 18,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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40 MAY 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 90.5%.

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 40 MAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 40 MAY?

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What year was 40 MAY registered?

40 MAY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is 40 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 MAY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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